Composite and Steel Construction compendium. Part 4: Composite beams using precast concrete units

This article looks at the concrete slab, considering the beam effective flange and how disruption to the concrete can be accommodated.

A new series from the Steel Construction Institute (SCI) begins with a look at the history of composite construction and the development of Eurocode 4.

The first in a 'steel construction' sub-series, this article discusses the often competing demands on the structural designer to balance frame cost against architectural demands and the cost of other building components, such as curtain walling.