The design method of Eurocode 4 is based on plastic section analysis principles for Class 1 and 2 sections. The scope of this publication is restricted to simply supported beams. Checks are made on both the ultimate limit state and the serviceability behaviour of the composite beams. Design is often controlled by the deflection limits or by the minimum degree of shear connection permitted in Eurocode 4. A worked example is also included to illustrate the design of a typical composite beam to Eurocode 4.
