Journal of Korean Society of Steel Construction · 2007 · 13 citations · 0 references
EngineeringCivil EngineeringMaterials EngineeringStructural AnalysisStructural EngineeringStructural MaterialsBeam AnalysisBending Of BeamsComposite StructuresReinforced Concrete StructuresSteel StructuresStructural DesignComposite ActionComposite Action AnalysisComposite Beam AnalysisComposite Beam BendingComposite ConnectionsDeck Structural DesignExperimental Study DesignSteel Beam Design
This paper describes the results of an experimental study on the new type of encased composite beams that use deep deck plates, which could reduce the story height of buildings by controlling the bottom flange of steel beams. The profiled steel beam was thus developed. It was advantageous to the long span of the buildings. Seven full-scale specimens were constructed, and simply supported bending tests were conducted on the encased composite beams with different steel plate thicknesses, with and without shear studs, reinforcing bars, and web openings. The test results showed that the encased composite beams that were developed in this study had sufficient composite action without additional shear connectors due to their inherent shear-bond effects between the steel beams and concrete.