CONTINUOUS COMPOSITE BEAM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF CONTINUOUS COMPOSITE BEAMS AND SLABS ANALYSIS | DESIGN | DETAILING | X02
Summary The composite continuous beam design module designs multi-span composite beams. Composite construction methods are becoming more popular globally due to the rapid construction potential and efficient use of materials. The module forms part of the PROKON structural analysis and design suit together with the three other composite design modules.
What makes this module special?
• Design of a section for both sagging and hogging • Various deck layouts
• Multi-span composite beams • Different construction methods • Point loads & moments as well as distributed loads • Output: elastic & long-term deflections, shear forces and bending moments • Detailed equations
Detailed Description A composite beam is usually a combination of a steel I-beam and a concrete slab cast on top. Shear connectors are welded to the top flange of the steel beam to ensure that the composite resistance is possible. Composite construction reduces the construction timeline because the contractors don’t have to wait for concrete beams to reach the required 28-day strength before removing formwork. With good planning, formwork can be completely avoided, which allows for massive savings. The composite continuous beam design module allows you to design a composite section for bending and shear. The module considers the case of sagging as well as hogging moments.
Various deck layouts are possible: 1. No deck 2. Flat deck 3. Ribbed parallel to beam
4. Ribbed perpendicular to beam 5. Corrugated parallel to beam 6. Corrugated perpendicular to beam
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