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Expanded SMD Deck Profile Support in MasterSeries Composite Design
Posted on in Composite design
Discover the latest updates to the SMD deck profile library in MasterSeries Composite Design, including revised profile geometry, new S450 variants and the addition of the TR220 deep floor deck profile.
Watch Now: Composite Design in MasterSeries: From Beam Design to Full Structural Models
Posted on in Webinar
Watch our webinar recording on composite steel–concrete design in MasterSeries, demonstrating both standalone and integrated workflows. The session covers Eurocode 4 design, construction stages, and practical modelling techniques for composite beams and floor systems.
Standalone vs Integrated Composite Design – Which Should You Use?
Posted on in Composite design
Composite beam design can be performed either as a standalone beam calculation or fully integrated within a 3D structural model. This article explains the key differences and when each workflow is most effective for structural engineers.
Shear Connection in Composite Beams: When Does Composite Action Really Occur?
Posted on in Composite design
Composite beams are widely used in steel buildings because they allow the steel beam and concrete slab to work together efficiently. When properly connected, this composite action significantly increases both the strength and stiffness of the structural member, often allowing…
How Composite Beams Actually Work: Load Sharing Between Steel and Concrete
Posted on in Composite design
Composite beams are often described very simply: the concrete carries compression, the steel carries tension, and shear studs connect the two. While this description is correct, it does not fully explain what is happening inside the beam or why this combination is so efficient.
Pinned or Fixed? The Truth About Column Base Behaviour
Posted on in MasterFrame
Column bases are often modelled as either pinned or fixed with a single click in structural analysis software. In reality, their behaviour is far more complex. Understanding the gap between idealised modelling assumptions and real structural behaviour is key to avoiding hidden design risks.
Watch Now: Designing Steel Column Base Plate Connections Webinar
Posted on in Connections
Column base plate connections sit at the critical interface between steel and concrete — and between analysis assumptions and real structural behaviour.
Case Study: Msida Creek Flyover - Steel–Concrete Composite Bridge Design
Posted on in Steel Design
The MasterSeries Building Design Suite, including advanced finite element and dynamic analysis, was used to design and verify a six-span steel–concrete composite flyover forming part of Malta’s €35 million Msida Creek infrastructure project.
Season’s Greetings & Warm Wishes from MasterSeries
Posted on in General
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season filled with peace, rest, and celebration.
Structural Awards 2025 Review
Posted on in General
We had the pleasure of attending and sponsoring the IStructE Structural Awards 2025 — our second consecutive year supporting this fantastic event, and always a highlight for our team.
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