Design of Hybrid Structures: Where Steel Profiles Meet Concrete

This guide focuses on design approaches for concrete structures reinforced in an unconventional way by steel profiles, explaining force transfer mechanisms and analyzing the characteristics of hybrid structures, including slender components. It covers walls and columns with embedded steel profiles, connections between steel and composite or reinforced concrete components, and transition zones in partly reinforced concrete and partly composite columns. The guide is based on the European SMARTCOCO research project and provides practical guidance for designers and introduces the subject for researchers and graduate students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 340 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Well-designed hybrid structures harness the diverse performance strengths of materials, seamlessly integrating them into a cohesive framework. This comprehensive guide specifically focuses on innovative design approaches for concrete structures reinforced with unconventional steel profiles. It delves into the intricate force transfer mechanisms at the interface of steel profiles and concrete, shedding light on the underlying principles governing the behavior of hybrid structures. An in-depth analysis is conducted, encompassing the unique characteristics of hybrid structures, particularly when it comes to slender components. Various types of hybrid designs are explored, including walls and columns featuring multiple embedded steel profiles, connections reinforced with steel profiles connecting steel and composite or reinforced concrete components, and even the specialized case of shear keys securing deep beams or flat slabs to columns. Furthermore, the transition zones in partially reinforced concrete and partly composite columns are meticulously addressed.

This guide is the result of the European SMARTCOCO research project, an extensive endeavor involving experimentation and numerical modeling. It serves as a valuable resource for designers, providing practical guidance and introducing the field to researchers and graduate students alike. By leveraging the expertise and insights gained from this project, architects and engineers can unlock the full potential of hybrid structures, creating robust and sustainable structures that meet the demands of modern construction.

Weight: 708g
Dimension: 160 x 242 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367712075