Objective of the report Introduction Concrete filled composite columns Steel reinforced concrete columns References End Partially concrete encased sections Advantages Disadvantages High bearing resistance, Lower fire resistance in especially in case of welded comparison with concrete steel sections. encased sections. ■No formwork. Simple solution for joints and load introduction. Easy solution for later strengthening and additional later joints. ■No edge protection. Irene Josa-1436380 A comparative study between concrete filled composite columns and steel reinforced concrete columns Objective of the report Introduction Concrete filled composite columns Steel reinforced concrete columns References End Partially concrete encased sections Advantages High bearing resistance, especially in case of welded steel sections. No formwork. Simple solution for joints and load introduction. Easy solution for later strengthening and additional later joints. No edge protection. Disadvantages Lower fire resistance in comparison with concrete encased sections. Irene Josa - 1436380 A comparative study between concrete filled composite columns and steel reinforced concrete columns