Does anyone know of any references for the effects of deck openings on composite steel beams (or have any opinions)? I have a copy of a 1996 article by K. Wiesner from Modern Steel Construction.
RAM appears to force beams to act as non-composite when there is an opening on boths sides of a beam, no matter how small, or the location. OK for a new design, but sometimes not OK when checking an existing design.
Thanks.
RAM appears to force beams to act as non-composite when there is an opening on boths sides of a beam, no matter how small, or the location. OK for a new design, but sometimes not OK when checking an existing design.
Thanks.