7. Glossary – Definitions

Composite member

Structural element comprising concrete and structural or cold-formed steel elements, linked together by connection to limit longitudinal slippage between concrete and steel and separation of these elements.

Composite column

Mixed element subjected mainly to compression or to compression and bending.

Composite frame

Framing in which some or all of the elements are composite and most of the remaining elements are structural steel bars.

Analyse globale; global analysis

Determination of a coherent distribution of loads in a structure, in equilibrium with a particular combination of actions acting on the structure.

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