Deflections of partially composite continuous beams: A simple approach

A simple method to evaluate the deflections at midpoints of the various spa ns of continuous composite beams having partial shear connection is develop ed. The method can be used irrespective of the type of loading and the conf iguration, i.e. the number and lengths of spans, of the beam. In this metho d the actual continuous beam is represented by a series of single span beam s for which the deflections are already determined by using a linear partia l interaction theory. The redundant moments at the internal supports of the beam are assumed to be the same for both the full and partial interaction cases. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.