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coefficients. Equivalent moment coefficients. Effect of the level of application of loads.
Design and verification of stability of beam-columns subject to lateral bending/
torsional buckling according to EC3.
7. Local shear buckling
Critical stresses in the elastic branch of web plates simply supported in the boundary,
submitted to uniform compression and shear forces. Critical Euler stress and buckling
coefficients. Interaction formulae considering a combination of compression and
shear. Elasto-plastic branch. Design of horizontal and vertical web stiffeners.
8. Design of structural elements subjected to axial compression and bending moments
Assessment of slenderness and interaction resistances. Verification of resistance and
statbility according to EC3.
9. Steel-concrete composite structures
Introduction to the study of composite steel-concrete structures. Behaviour of
composite steel-concrete beams. Design principles according to EC4. Classification of
composite steel-concrete cross sections.
Design of composite steel-concrete beams according to EC4. Influence of constructive
process. Effects of shrinkage and creep. Verification for service load combinations.
Design of shear connection using headed stud connectors.
Design of composite steel-concrete columns.
10. Joints
Basic principles in the design of bolted joints: design of the flexible and stiff joints.
Welded joints: design of welds for the flange-web connection of the steel beam.
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