NCCI: Initial Design of Composite Beams (GB)

NCCI: Initial Design of Composite Beams (GB)

NCCCI: Initial Design of Composite Beam SN022a-EN-GB

NCCCI: Initial Design of Composite Beam SN022a-EN-GB

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NCCI: Initial Design of Composite Beams

Guidance is provided for the selection of simply supported primary and secondary composite beams

1.

Comparison with non-composite beams

The bending resistance of a composite beam is typically 60 to 120% higher than that of the steel beam alone, depending on the proportions of the steel beam and the slab. The stiffness of a composite beam is typically 150% to 300% higher than that of the steel beam. Therefore, shallower construction can be achieved. A typical span/depth ratio for a uniformly loaded composite beam is in the range 18 20 (taking the depth as the combined beam and slab depth).

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1. 2. Comparison with non-composite beams Use of design graphs 2 2

2.

Use of design graphs

In this case, the design graphs are presented for secondary beams as a function of: Maximum beam span Slab span (or beam spacing)
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Imposed loads of 3.5 or 5 kN/m2. The graphs cover UB section sizes and slab depths between 120 and 160 mm. The assumptions made in preparing these graphs are: Minimum degree of shear connection is used. Steel deck provides lateral restraints during construction stage. The deck profile has a re-entrant shape and is 50 mm deep with 150 mm rib spacing The 19 mm diameter shear connectors are pre-welded to the beam flange with one shear connector in every deck rib. Normal weight concrete of C25/30 grade is used. S355 steel is used. Construction load = 0.75 kN/m2. Finishes additional to the imposed load are 1.5 kN/m2. Partial factors m, = 1.0 for steel, and 1.5 for concrete. The imposed load deflection is limited to span/300, and the total load deflection is limited to span/250. If the total deflection limit is not satisfied, the beam is precambered. Note: (1) In interpreting these design graphs, pre-cambering is generally required for spans longer than 12 m. (2) For lighter loads, allowable spans may be increased by the square root of the load reduction. For example, a 20% reduction in load increases the allowable span by 10% approximately.

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NCCI: Initial Design of Composite Beams (GB)

NCCI: Initial Design of Composite Beams (GB)

NCCCI: Initial Design of Composite Beam SN022a-EN-GB

NCCCI: Initial Design of Composite Beam SN022a-EN-GB

UB profiles - Steel grade S275 Imposed load = 3.5 kN/m2

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23 22 21

UB profiles - Steel grade S355 Imposed load = 3.5 kN/m2

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19

16
18

15

17 16
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Beam span (m)

13

610x229x101

Beam span (m)

15 14 13 12

610x229x101

12

533x210x82
11

533x210x82

10

457x191x67
11 10 9 8 7 6

457x191x67
9

457x152x52 406x178x54 356x171x45 406x140x39 305x165x40 356x127x33

457x152x52 406x178x54 356x171x45

406x140x39
6

305x165x40 356x127x33

dc = 120 mm
4 2 2.5

dc = 120 mm
5 2 2,5

dc = 140 mm
3 3,5 Beam spacing (m)

dc = 160 mm
4 4,5 5

305x102x25

dc = 140 mm

dc = 160 mm

305x102x25

3.5 Beam spacing (m)

4.5

Figure 2.2

Figure 2.1

Design curves for composite beams as secondary beams Imposed load = 3,5 kN/m2 UB Sections

Design curves for composite beams as secondary beams Imposed load = 3,5 kN/m2 UB Sections

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NCCI: Initial Design of Composite Beams (GB)

NCCI: Initial Design of Composite Beams (GB)

NCCCI: Initial Design of Composite Beam SN022a-EN-GB

NCCCI: Initial Design of Composite Beam SN022a-EN-GB

UB profiles - Steel grade S275 Imposed load = 5 kN/m2

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21

UB profiles - Steel grade S355 Imposed load = 5 kN/m2

18

20

19

17
18

16
17

15
16

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15

13 Beam span (m)

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Beam span (m)

14

610x229x101

610x229x10

13

11

12

533x210x82

10

533x210x82

11

457x191x67
10

457x191x67
8

457x152x52
9

457x152x52 406x178x54 356x171x45

406x178x54 356x171x45 406x140x39

406x140x39 305x165x40

305x165x40
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356x127x33 dc = 140 mm
2,5 3 3,5 Beam spacing (m)

dc = 120 mm
5 2

dc = 160 mm
4 4,5 5

356x127x33 dc = 140 mm
2,5 3 3,5 Beam spacing (m)

305x102x25

dc = 120 mm
4 2

dc = 160 mm 305x102x25
4 4,5 5

Figure 2.4

Design curves for composite beams as secondary beams Imposed load = 5 kN/m2 UB Sections

Figure 2.3

Design curves for composite beams as secondary beams Imposed load = 5 kN/m2 UB Sections

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