This article presents the design procedures for the use of precast hollowcore slabs in steel-concrete composite construction. The paper also summarises the recent and on-going work on the transfer of this knowledge into the Australian construction industry. Whilst it is common practice to use precast concrete planks in Australian building construction, the benefits of composite behaviour with steel beams have not yet been fully realised with these systems, (National Precast Concrete Association of Australia, 2003). The use of precast hollowcore slabs in steel composite construction has seen rapid growth in popularity since it was first developed in the 1990s. The main advantages of this form of construction are that precast hollowcore slabs can span up to 15 metres without propping. The erection of 1.2 metre wide precast concrete units is simple and quick, shear studs can be pre-welded on beams before delivery to site thereby offering the savings associated with shorter construction times.

This diploma thesis solves with the design and static assessment of a multipurpose center in Hodonín. The structure is divided into three statically separated parts. The two structural units, consisting of steel frames with composite reinforced concrete slabs, are symmetrical and the middle part, formed by wooden frames made of glued laminated timber. The construction was solved using a computational 3D model. The model was created in the program RFEM 5.21.01. Using the model, the internal forces and dimensions of the usual elements were calculated. The construction was assessed in the program RFEM 5.21.01 and in MS Excel 2010. The outermost buildings have 7 floors and are designed for residential and office space. The maximum height of the structure is 27.60 m, including the attic. The central multifunctional hall is roofed by a walkable green roof. The maximum height of the middle part is 12.50 m. The largest floor plan dimensions of the building are 49,050 m x 24,000 m.