In this paper, loading test of SC structure beam member with gaps was conducted. The steel plate strain and the stud slip-displacement were measured and impact on the slip preventing performance of studs by gaps was assessed. The calculating method of the stud slip-displacement (Sy) at the yield point was proposed. It was indicated that Sy is substantially constant regardless of thickness of gaps. It is confirmed that the load-displacement relation of the beam member with gaps is almost the same as the relationship of the member without gaps if the slip-displacement is Sy or less.
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