Composite Steel Beam Design
Composite Steel Beam Design
(OP)
What is the recommended percentage of partial composite action for beams. It appears as if 25% is a minimum however I've been told that you should be between 40 and 80%.
Is there a guideline in the ASD manual?
These beams are unshored.
Thanks
Is there a guideline in the ASD manual?
These beams are unshored.
Thanks






RE: Composite Steel Beam Design
The cost effective balance depends on how much the labor costs are for welding on the studs as compared to the costs of steel beam weight. I've never seen an adequate study of this - perhaps others out there know of a good reference.
RE: Composite Steel Beam Design
RE: Composite Steel Beam Design