Composite Steel Beam Design
Composite Steel Beam Design
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I'm trying to design some composite steel beams (W sections with steel deck and concrete), however the AISC manuals (both ASD and LRFD) only provide solutions for a limited group of beams. Does any one have additional tables for steel composite design or know of a quick solution of all W sections?






RE: Composite Steel Beam Design
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RE: Composite Steel Beam Design
Site: www.onesteel.com.au/reinforcing
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RE: Composite Steel Beam Design
RE: Composite Steel Beam Design
RE: Composite Steel Beam Design
my bad, I guess I took your last question "or know of a quick solution of all W sections" to mean a quick solution to solve for all W sections.
Try this... transform the slab into an equivalent steel area (make sure the beam and concrete is considered composite). Next, determine the neutral axis. Calculate the moment of inertia. Determine the allowable stress and then find the resisting moment!
Many structural steel books have this design example, including the AISC. "You know", the kind you buy in stores! Maybe someone can provide you with more tables, however, I would recommend calculating all the "I" values for self gratification.
RE: Composite Steel Beam Design
RE: Composite Steel Beam Design
I've been throught those steel tips and they only use the sizes found in the manual!! They don't address any other sizes.