roberto t. leon

Abstract

Composite Construction in Steel and Concrete V contains over 60 papers summarizing the worldwide state-of-the-art in composite construction. These papers were presented at the fifth international conference on Composite Construction in Steel and Concrete held at Kruger National Park in South Africa on July 18-23, 2004. The conference consisted of panel and informal discussions dealing with all aspects of composite construction, ranging from fundamental mechanisms and analytical tools to computational and design methodologies. Topics discussed include: composite bridges; innovative composite systems; composite slabs, floors, and columns ; composite structural systems and connections; practical applications ; shear studs and connectors; fire resistance; and seismic behavior and design. This proceedings will be beneficial to structural engineers and anyone interested and involved with composite construction.