EC4 Composite Design Course

Combining steel and concrete so that they act together structurally in composite elements can lead to very efficient frame solutions. This course will cover the design of composite beams and slabs with reference to Eurocode 4 for composite construction (BS EN 1994-1-1). For some composite elements everyday design is often carried out using alternatives to the complex design procedures, and the use of both design tables and design software will be covered in addition to the basic principles of design. Common problems and misunderstandings will also be highlighted during the course, as well as detailing recommendations.

Please note that this course covers buildings but not bridges

The objectives of this course are to:

• Establish why and when composite construction is an efficient option;
• Present design procedures for simple composite beams;
• Introduce Slimdek construction;
• Present design procedures for composite slabs;
• Present examples of good practice

Having attended the course you will:

• Be able to identify where composite construction could be beneficial;
• Understand the pricnciples of composite design;
• Be able to design a composite beam or slab in accordance with Eurocode 4

You will receive a comprehensive set of supporting documentation for future reference