Research Article
Mar 1976
Composite Construction Methods
Publication: Journal of the Construction Division
Volume 102, Issue 1
Abstract
Composite construction provides a method of using two materials together so as to utilize each material to its best advantage. Some of the construction problems associated with the normal steel-concrete composite beams are examined, including the placing sequence of deck concrete and the monitoring of deflections to insure proper slab thickness. New approaches to steel-concrete composite construction include a beam and column system and a box girder utilizing the void space as an air conditioning duct. Other types of composite construction are mentioned, including the timber-concrete slab bridge, a timber-steel composite truss utilizing high-strength bridge strand as the lower chord, a wood-steel open web joist which provides nailable chords, and light gage metal decking with a concrete slab. Experimental composite members, using an adhesive as the shear connector are illustrated. A brief history of composite construction is included.
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Journal of the Construction Division
Volume 102 • Issue 1 • March 1976
Pages: 21 - 27
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© 1976 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Mar 1976
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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John P. Cook, F.ASCE
Jacob Lichter Prof. of Engrg. Construction, Univ. of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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