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Composite beams

A composite beam consists of a combination of a steal beam andconcrete or reinforced concrete connected in a shear-resistant manner so that they act together as a single structural member.

Composite beams have much higher resistance values than pure steel or pure reinforced concrete beams and hence allow for thinner cross sections or larger spans with lower beam thicknesses.

Regulatory framework

DIBt grants general construction technique permits (aBG) for the design and execution of composite steel and concrete beams where the design resistance values are not calculated in accordance with Eurocode 4 (DIN EN 1994), but design assisted by testing is used.

For non-regulated construction products used in these construction techniques, DIBt grants national technical approvals (abZ) also in combination with the general construction technique  ('combined decision'). European Technical Assessments (ETAs) can also be issued for the related construction products.

Please also refer to the applicable design and execution rules, cf., in particular, MVV TB, Parts A 1 and A 2.

National procedure

To prepare an abZ/aBG for your construction product, we need an application from you. We recommend that you contact us prior to doing so. Feel free to send us your enquiry informally via email to dibt(at)dibt(.)de or to the competent technical contact listed in the top right.

For a first assessment, please send us the following information:

  • Description of the construction product and its intended field of use
    • e.g. material, configuration, number of sizes, variants, dimensions
    • e.g. use in walls, ceilings, interior construction, building services
  • Description of the construction technique and its field of application
    • e.g. design of walls, ceilings, elements, etc., and interaction of components
    • e.g. application in foundation engineering, reinforced concrete construction, building insulation; as load-bearing or non-load-bearing component; under static and quasi-static loading; fire exposure; other environmental exposures
  • Information regarding impact on regulatory concerns
    • in particular structural integrity, fire protection, health and environment protection, sound insulation as well as thermal performance
  • Explanation of need for an abZ/aBG
  • Contact details
    • preferably email address and/or telephone number, as well as name, organisation/company, and postal address

We will then contact you to clarify the next steps.

If you already hold a DIBt approval and/or construction technique permit and wish to apply for an amendment, supplement, or renewal, please use the form provided below.

abZ+aBG

Z
new decision
E
supplement
Ä
amendment
V
renewal
G
valid until
Subject concerned Applicant Decision no. Validity
from / to
PREFLEX-Träger C + P Brückenbau GmbH & Co. KG In der Werr 11 35719 Angelburg Z-26.2-34 Z: 16.02.2024
G: 02.03.2029
Spannverbund-Träger spannverbund GmbH Auf der Lind 13 65529 Waldems-Esch Z-26.2-41 Z: 25.03.2022
G: 25.03.2027
DELTABEAM® Verbundträger Peikko Group OY Voimakatu 3 15170 LAHTI FINNLAND Z-26.2-49 Z: 19.09.2025
G: 29.10.2030
mb-Verbundfuge Max Bögl Fertigteilwerke GmbH & Co. KG Max-Bögl-Straße 1 92369 Sengenthal Z-26.2-63 Z: 09.09.2021
G: 09.09.2026
DELTABEAM® Verbundträger als Auflagerung für Spannbeton-Hohlplatten im Brandfall PEIKKO GROUP CORPORATION Voimakatu 3 15101 Lahti FINNLAND Z-26.2-64 Z: 16.03.2022
G: 16.03.2027
Vorgespannter Stahlverbundträger - PS-Träger (Pre-Stressed) ZSB GmbH Äußere Dresdner Straße 12 08066 Zwickau Z-26.2-65 Z: 25.10.2023
G: 25.10.2028
Stahlverbundträger NPS® Tecnostrutture S.r.l Via Meucci,26 30020 NOVENTA DI PIAVE (VE) ITALIEN Z-26.2-66 Z: 12.03.2024
G: 12.03.2029