Using two materials in beam or column sections enhances structural performance and allows for reduced member sizes. Composite sections exhibit lower deflections under lateral loads such as wind or seismic forces, resulting in reduced damage. Additionally, composite construction is cost-effective, sustainable over the long term, and suitable for widespread global application majorly for industrial short term project duration over RCC construction.
Implementation of IS 11384:2022 will significantly enhance STAAD’s applicability for modern composite structures commonly used in Indian Industrial and Building projects. Hope Bentley will update this feature as soon as possible.
Yes, composite design is a very good option to implement in STAAD for global fast-track projects. Nowadays, design codes and practices have also been updated, as we now have the new IS 11384:2022. However, we are currently facing limitations due to the software.