Tentative Recommendations for the Design and Construction of Composite Beams and Girders for Buildings

The joint committee was organized in 1956 to prepare recommendations for the design and construction of structures composed of prefabricated beams combined with cast-in-place slabs. After a review of the existing information and practices, the committee has channeled one part of its activities toward preparation of recommendations for the design of composite beams and girders for buildings. The results of this work are reported herein.