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Abstract Concerned with the analysis of continuous composite beams with Concrete slab Cast on Corrugated Steel Plates (formed deck). For this type of beams the’ effect of non-linearity of cross section materials, ductility of shear connectors, mechanical properties and type of loading are considered in this analysis. The present thesis introduces a non-linear mathematical model of analysis and computer program based on transfer matrix method to solve the simple and continuous composite beams taking into consideration the relative potential slip-uplift between the concrete slab and the steel beam. Suggesting a linear elastic finite element model to solve the composite beams. Different configuration of simple and continuous composite beams and different loading patterns are analyzed using both models to compare the results of finite element model with that obtained from the transfer matrix model to check the efficiency and accuracy of the Suggested model. Introduced the results in form of charts and tables. The factors that affected the behavior of simple and continuous composite beams such as the effect of shear stiffness of connector, normal stiffness of connector, number of shear connector and headed stud, concrete slab thickness, concrete slab width and area of Lowersteel flange are clarified by a parametric study. The thesis manifests the concluded design and analysis recommendations of simple and continuous composite beams. Key words: Composite beams-Transfer matrix model-Finite element model-Flexible shear connectors- Uplift-Slip-Interaction. |