Abstract:In order to rationally design the lateral-torsional stability of composite steel-plate girders, the characteristics of the lateral-torsional stability of three kinds of composite steel-plate girders such as large crossbeam composite girder, small crossbeam composite girder and non-middle crossbeam composite girder are analyzed. A simplified design method of lateral-torsional stability based on the Eurocode and in accordance with the current design code in China is introduced. Two design examples are used to illustrate the simplified design method. The method simplifies the lateral-torsional stability problem to the stability of a pressure bar. This method has the characteristics of clear concept, convenient design and operation, and suitable for a variety of structural forms and load layout, and is helpful to rationally arrange the main girders and transverse members in the design of composite steel-plate girders to achieve the good safety and economy.