How to Model Composite Beams/Slabs with ProtaStructure
The top-rated request from our users was the ability to design composite slabs with profiled metal
decks. We listened to our users, and this feature now complements the steel design solution offered
in ProtaStructure.
You can easily model primary and secondary composite beams and take advantage of the “Metal Deck Library” for sheeting. Additionally, for the shear studs, you can utilize the “Shear Stud Library” of the all-in-one structural engineering software. Not only modeling, but also analysis got a lot easier! You can perform analyses for Construction Stage and Final Composite Stage with only a single click!
In this video, you will learn how to model composite slab systems through a step-by-step tutorial.
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