• Define composite action and the effect composite action has on component behavior
• Describe and assess governing limit states for composite beam, column, and wall design
• Design composite beams, columns, and walls using AISC360 provisions.

Week 1: Composite Beams – Introduction and Full Composite Action

Introduce composite beams, including shear studs and the definition of composite action.

Week 2: Composite Beams – Partial Composite Action

Differentiate between full and partial composite action. Determine the location of a beam’s neutral axis/axes depending on the level of composite action. Calculate shear stud strength and understand strength modifiers.

Week 3: Composite Beams – Deflections

Discuss composite beam deflections and various methods for calculating the moment of inertia of a composite beam. Overview of using AISC design tables to estimate beam deflections.

Week 4: Composite Columns – Introduction and Column Behavior

Introduce composite columns including the strength of squat composite columns, columns under only axial load, and developing column curves.

Week 5: Composite Columns – Flexural Capacity and P-M Interaction

Discuss beam-column composite elements including the flexural capacity of composite columns and the effect of concurrent axial and moment loads on composite behavior.

Week 6: Composite Walls – Introduction

Introduce composite walls including the genesis of composite walls and recent applications.

Week 7: Composite Walls – Design

Discuss of experimental behavior of composite walls and current design provisions for composite walls.

Week 8: Exam Review