Design method (Composite beams: EC4 Eurocode)
The construction stage calculations are performed in accordance with the relevant sections of EC3 (Ref. 1) and the associated UK (Ref. 2) or Irish (Ref. 3) National Annex.
The composite stage design adopts a limit state approach consistent with the design parameters for simple and continuous composite beams as specified in EC4 (Ref. 4) and the associated UK (Ref. 5) or Irish National Annex.
Unless explicitly noted otherwise, all clauses, figures and tables referred to are from EC4.
A basic knowledge of EC3 and the design methods for composite beams in EC4 is assumed.