Composite Beam Design General Principles

1. Metal decks can be chosen from a Metal Deck Library.
2. Shear studs can be specified from a Stud Library.
3. Primary and Secondary Composite Frames can be modeled freely to create any structural layout.
4. Composite Slab can be inserted on top of primary and secondary frames using flexible methods.
5. The effective widths of composite frames are automatically calculated, and load distribution is automatically done.
6. Transformed section properties are automatically calculated.
7. The Construction Stage and Final Composite Stage analysis are automatically performed considering construction stage imposed loads, final stage imposed loads, dead loads, etc. Different mechanical properties and end conditions are automatically considered in these analyses.
8. Steel profile checks and deflection checks are done in the construction stage.
9. The composite design is done according to a default Composite Action Ratio. You can change this ratio and optimize your design.
10. Uniform or Segmented Stud Layout can be used depending on the moment diagram of the member. You have complete control over the designed shear studs.
11. Checks are done for the mesh reinforcement inside the topping concrete.
12. Final deflection and vibration checks are done.
13. AISC360, Eurocode 4, and Turkish Steel Design codes are currently supported.
14. Composite frame sections and layout can be easily changed and optimized.