The γ‐procedure for calculation of partially composite beams consisting of flexibly jointed cross‐section with any number of sub‐elements: general method
The so‐called γ‐procedure is essentially important for the calculation of partially composite beams consisting of flexibly jointed cross‐section. In this paper, the basic principle and the exact solution of the γ‐procedure are described. In the German and European standards of timber structures, partially composite beams with a maximum number of three sub‐elements can be calculated. This paper proposed a method that can extend the calculation of partially composite beams with any number of sub‐elements.