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Research different types of composite steel members and structures used throughout the construction industry. As a minimum, discuss composite steel-concrete slabs, beams and columns.

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The non residential multi storeyed building sector is dominated by composite construction materials. Th case has been live for more than 20 years. The strength and the fitness of the composite materials gives the opportunity for the wider use of the materials and with minimum quantities of materials better quality in firmness and stiffness is achieved.( Johnson, R.P., 2018)
One of the major qualities of composite materials that why they are so good can be given by the explanation that steel is good in tension while concrete is good in compression. A very efficient light weight design is made by the combination of these two materials. The strengths of the combining two materials is exploited in this case to give a stronger third material. The reduced self weight of composite elements has a knock-on effect by reducing the forces in those elements supporting them, including the foundations. The composite materials also improve the speed of construction as they are better and easier to use for building structures. Due to the strength and other benefits the floor depth reduction takes place which significantly reduces the cost of construction and gives added benefit to the builder. 
Composite Beams:
Downstand Beam: The one in which a composite slab rests on the downstand beam is one of the most common types of beam. It is connected by the use of shear studs. They are welded into the beam. There are a number of advantages of using this kind of beam in the construction.

Research different types of composite steel members and structures used throughout the construction industry. As a minimum, discuss composite steel-concrete slabs, beams and columns.

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