Abstract
In the present paper a new numerical method, which allows for the exact consideration of the nonlinearities introduced in the analysis of composite beams of steel and concrete is presented. Experimental data show a nonmonotone behaviour for the load-deformation curve of the shear connectors which join the steel and the concrete. The great influence of the softening branch is demonstrated through the analysis of a slender beam spanning 30·0 m. This analysis shows that the consideration of a simple monotone diagram may lead to dangerous conclusions regarding the safety of the beam at serviceability state.
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