Composite Construction and Design Colin （复合结构和设计科林）.pdfVIP

3rd Architecture Composite Construction and Design Introduction Composite construction refers to any members composed of more than 1 material. The parts of these composite members are rigidly connected such that no relative movement can occur. Examples are: Timber and steel ‘flitch’ beams Timber-reinforced concrete Typical steel and concrete composite construction Composite construction aims to make each material perform the function it is best at, or to strengthen a given cross section of a weaker material. Name and explain another form of composite construction. 1 C. Caprani 3rd Architecture Behaviour of Composite Beams In the following, we consider only the case of structural steel sections and reinforced concrete slabs. A comparison of behaviours is: The non-composite beam deflects further, hence it is less stiff. Note that the E-value hasn’t changed so it is the I-value that changes. In addition to the increase in stiffness there is also a large increase in moment capacity leading to reduced section sizes. The metal decking can also be used as permanent formwork, saving construction time. Non-composite behaviour 2 C. Caprani 3rd Architecture The concrete slab is not connected to the steel section and therefore behaves independently. As it is weak in longitudinal bending, it deforms to the curvature of the steel section and has its own neutral axis. The bottom surface of the concrete slab is free to slide over the top flange of the steel section and slip occurs. The bending resistance of the slab is often so small that it is ignored. Composite Behaviour In this case, the concrete slab is connected to the steel section and bo