Composite structures combine the strengths of steel and concrete to optimum effect – making high-load-bearing, slender, fire-resistant structures a reality.
Furthermore, due to the high level of prefabrication, very short construction times can be achieved with careful planning.
There is a specific composite beam available for every situation:
Composite beams are ideal for supporting high loads as well as for spanning large distances.
Diagrams 7 and 8 of our composite beam cross-sections are similar to double composite beams (such as our spannverbund girders), although in normal beams, without prestressing, the bottom concrete flange is in tension, satisfying mainly constructive and fire protection requirements.
