Behaviour & design of large fabricated stainless steel composite structures

该项目将重点研究用于建筑基础设施的大型不锈钢复合型材的基本性能。目前澳大拉西亚的建筑和桥梁标准没有解决构件使用预制不锈钢型材的问题。该项目将包括实验和理论组成部分，并将根据澳大利亚标准为结构工程师制定实际应用的设计指南。使用不锈钢所带来的耐久性的好处将通过与混凝土的复合作用进一步增强，这将提高强度、稳定性和延展性。

This project will focus on the fundamental behaviour of large fabricated stainless steel composite sections for built infrastructure. Current Australasian standards for buildings and bridges do not address the use of fabricated stainless steel sections for members. The project will involve both an experimental and theoretical component and will result in the development of design guidelines for real applications for structural engineers in Australian standards. The benefits that arise by the use of stainless steel for durability will be further enhanced by the composite action achieved with concrete which will improve the strength, stability and ductility properties.