1. Introduction to the design of structural elements consisting of two different structural materials, steel and reinforced concrete.
2. Materials, design principles, full and partial shear connection.
3. Analysis and dimensioning of composite structural elements at the Ultimate Limit State and Serviceability Limit State: beams, slabs, columns.
4. Formation of structures with composite structural elements: connections in composite joints, structural systems.
5. Seismic design of composite structures.
6. Composite structures as a method of reinforcement.

Learning Outcomes

The aim of the course is to understand the behaviour and design of composite – hybrid structural elements and systems, consisting of two different structural materials, concrete and steel.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Explain general information about composite structures, definitions, disadvantages, and advantages compared to conventional construction.
• Explain the construction and design peculiarities, as well as the behaviour of elements and structures made from different structural materials, the properties of their materials, and the usual cross-sections used in composite beams, the design principles of composite steel-concrete structures.
• Use full and partial shear connections.
• Conduct the required checks and strength calculations for the design of composite structural members: beams, slabs, columns, and connections.
• Use basic elements of the seismic design of composite structures.
• Apply the regulatory provisions regarding composite structures and specifically the checks for limit state of failure and serviceability based on Eurocode 4.