Advance Design 2026: Composite beams according to Eurocode 4

Discover what's new in Advance Design 2026 release - composite beams according to Eurocode 4.

The FEA / FEM software, Advance Design, is a mature and easy-to-use solution dedicated to structural engineers operating in a BIM environment. It designs any type of structure with any kind of loads, mixing concrete, timber and steel members. It includes major code standards (Eurocodes / North American).

Advance Design now lets you easily model composite beams. These beams combine a steel section placed under a concrete deck — a reinforced concrete slab that can either have a uniform thickness or rest on a trapezoidal steel sheet. With the help of special connectors, the steel beam and the concrete deck work together as a single, stronger structural element. This improves load-bearing capacity and structural efficiency in your designs

Verification of composite beams according to Eurocode 4:
Advance Design performs verification of composite beam bearing capacity according to Eurocode 4 standards. The software checks the steel beam's strength during both the construction and final stages, taking into account the reinforcement within the concrete slab. It also calculates and verifies the performance of the connectors between the steel beam and the concrete deck, ensuring the composite action is both safe and compliant.

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