scholarly journals A 3D finite element model for reinforced concrete structures analysis

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 548-560 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. F. F. Bono ◽  
A. Campos Filho ◽  
A. R. Pacheco
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Numerical Model ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Strain Curve ◽  
Uniaxial Stress ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structures ◽  
Principal Stresses ◽  
Stress Strain

This work presents a numerical model for 3D analyses through the finite element method of reinforced concrete structures subjected to monotonic loads. The proposed model for concrete is orthotropic and uses the equivalent uniaxial strain concept. The equivalent uniaxial stress-strain relation is generalized to take into account the triaxial stress conditions. The parameters used in the equivalent uniaxial stress-strain curve are determined from the failure surface defined in the principal stress space. The implementation in finite elements is based on the consideration of smeared cracks with cracks rotating according to the directions of the principal stresses. Also, an embedded reinforcement model was implemented to represent existent reinforcing bars. Finally, some results are compared with experimental data from the literature to demonstrate the validity of the numerical model developed.

scholarly journals Development of Practical Finite Element Models for Collapse of Reinforced Concrete Structures and Experimental Validation

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario Bermejo ◽  
Anastasio P. Santos ◽  
José M. Goicolea
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Finite Elements ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Computational Cost ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structures ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Explicit Finite Element

This paper describes two practical methodologies for modeling the collapse of reinforced concrete structures. They are validated with a real scale test of a two-floor structure which loses a bearing column. The objective is to achieve accurate simulations of collapse phenomena with moderate computational cost. Explicit finite element models are used with Lagrangian meshes, modeling concrete, and steel in a segregated manner. The first model uses 3D continuum finite elements for concrete and beams for steel bars, connected for displacement compatibility using a penalty method. The second model uses structural finite elements, shells for concrete, and beams for steel, connected in common nodes with an eccentricity formulation. Both are capable of simulating correctly the global behavior of the structural collapse. The continuum finite element model is more accurate for interpreting local failure but has an excessive computational cost for a complete building. The structural finite element model proposed has a moderate computational cost, yields sufficiently accurate results, and as a result is the recommended methodology.

scholarly journals Analysis the effects of lightweight concrete in the middle layer of multi-layered reinforced concrete structures on the stress-strain state using the finite element method

2018 ◽  
Vol 196 ◽  
pp. 02022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Korol ◽  
Vu Dinh Tho ◽  
Nguyen Huy Hoang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Strain State ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structures ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Stress Strain State ◽  
Wide Range

The development of methods for the calculating reinforced concrete structures covers a wide range of issues, including the expansion of the application of new innovative materials such as concrete and reinforcement. For usage in the practice of modern construction of multilayer structures made of concrete with different physic-mechanical characteristics, it is compulsory to conduct numerical studies of the stress-strain state of these structures under different types of loading. This article presents an analysis of the influence of the relations between the initial elastic modulus of the outer and middle layers for the stress-strain state and the deflection of three-layer reinforced concrete structures using the finite element method in the program ANSYS Mechanical. Numerical modeling allows comparing the obtained results and building theoretical dependences in a wide range of specified parameters for the construction of sections of multilayer reinforced concrete elements. The obtained scientific results enable to determine rational parameters for modeling various structural solutions of multilayer reinforced concrete structures. This would limit the number of actual test samples, increasing the efficiency of the experiment.

scholarly journals Method of the Finite-Element Model Formation Containing the 3D Elements for Structural Calculations of the Reinforced Concrete Structures Considering the Crack Opening

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. D15-D25
Author(s):  
Sergei N. Nazarenko ◽  
Galina A. Grudcina
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Crack Opening ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Analytical Calculation ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Data File ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beam ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structures ◽  
3D Elements

This article presents the 3D computational modeling method for reinforced concrete structures. An example of calculation of the reinforced concrete beam, using the Finite Element Method in SCAD++ following proposed algorithm, is given. Results comparison to the analytical calculation of the model with selected reinforcement is presented. For concrete, the 3D solid Finite Elements are used and the 3D beam elements for reinforcement. The model is formed using AutoCAD and AutoLISP, which creates a text data file in SCAD format for the description of model. In addition, computation of the 3D model of the crossbar with a crack is performed. Crack sizes are set in the stretched zone based on data from initial calculation. Graphic results obtained in SCAD++ are presented.

A FINITE ELEMENT APPROACH USING EQUIVALENT PLANE RECTANGULAR TRUSS ELEMENT IN NONLINEAR ANALYSIS OF REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES

2007 ◽  
Vol 04 (03) ◽  
pp. 383-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
FANGBO WU ◽  
XIANLI DING ◽  
SHAOYAO HE
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Nonlinear Analysis ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structures ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Finite Element Approach ◽  
Truss Element ◽  
Element Approach

A new finite element approach described in this paper uses an equivalent plane rectangular truss element to replace the traditional plane rectangular element in the nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete structures. The major advantage of this approach is the simplified finite element model with reduced degrees of freedom and without the need of using displacement functions. The new approach can also trace the formation, development, and location of cracks in the reinforced concrete structures. The results of numerical analyses of structural examples showed that this new approach gave satisfactory results to the engineering problems in comparison with those obtained using the more complicated FE package ANSYS8.0.

scholarly journals Formation of a complete stress-strain curve of concrete using digital image corellation

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (7 (111)) ◽  
pp. 37-44
Author(s):  
Yaroslav Blikharskyy ◽  
Andrii Pavliv
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Digital Image Correlation ◽  
Digital Image ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Strain Curve ◽  
Image Correlation ◽  
Correlation Technique ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structures ◽  
Stress Strain Curve ◽  
Stress Strain

This paper reports the development and verification of a new procedure for formation of a complete stress-strain curve of concrete with a downward region of strain by using a digital image correlation method. A new technique to build spectle patterns on the surface of concrete is described. That makes it possible to accurately enough reproduce the spectle patterns on the surface of concrete and perform a high-quality analysis of strains involving digital image correlation. The advantages of this research technique have been established when predicting the formation of internal cracks in concrete followed by their propagation. In addition, using the digital image correlation methodology makes it possible to obtain strains of the entire studied plane of the sample at each stage of loading. This procedure provides an opportunity to investigate a change in strains and the movement of individual points or areas when studying concrete surfaces. That is a relevant issue as it enables more detailed diagnostics of existing reinforced concrete structures. To check the accuracy of this procedure application, a mechanical gauge with an accuracy of 0.001 mm was additionally installed. 2 high-speed monochrome CCD cameras with different lenses were used in determining concrete strains involving the digital image correlation technique. The deformations were controlled with a period of time every 250 ms. The load was controlled by an additional third camera with a speed of 50 frames/second. The result of the experimental study is the formed full concrete destruction diagram with a downward region of strain. The deviation of the results of strains based on the mechanical gauge with an accuracy of 0.001 mm with a base of 200 mm from those acquired by the digital image correlation procedure was mainly up to 10 %, which confirms the reliability of the results. The results of this work allow a more accurate calculation of reinforced concrete structures in the practice of design, inspection, or reinforcement of existing structures

Delamination in the scoring and folding of paperboard

TAPPI Journal ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
DOEUNG D. CHOI ◽  
SERGIY A. LAVRYKOV ◽  
BANDARU V. RAMARAO
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Plane Deformation ◽  
Strain Analysis ◽  
Local Strain ◽  
Uniaxial Stress ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Plastic Behavior ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Strain Fields

Delamination between layers occurs during the creasing and subsequent folding of paperboard. Delamination is necessary to provide some stiffness properties, but excessive or uncontrolled delamination can weaken the fold, and therefore needs to be controlled. An understanding of the mechanics of delamination is predicated upon the availability of reliable and properly calibrated simulation tools to predict experimental observations. This paper describes a finite element simulation of paper mechanics applied to the scoring and folding of multi-ply carton board. Our goal was to provide an understanding of the mechanics of these operations and the proper models of elastic and plastic behavior of the material that enable us to simulate the deformation and delamination behavior. Our material model accounted for plasticity and sheet anisotropy in the in-plane and z-direction (ZD) dimensions. We used different ZD stress-strain curves during loading and unloading. Material parameters for in-plane deformation were obtained by fitting uniaxial stress-strain data to Ramberg-Osgood plasticity models and the ZD deformation was modeled using a modified power law. Two-dimensional strain fields resulting from loading board typical of a scoring operation were calculated. The strain field was symmetric in the initial stages, but increasing deformation led to asymmetry and heterogeneity. These regions were precursors to delamination and failure. Delamination of the layers occurred in regions of significant shear strain and resulted primarily from the development of large plastic strains. The model predictions were confirmed by experimental observation of the local strain fields using visual microscopy and linear image strain analysis. The finite element model predicted sheet delamination matching the patterns and effects that were observed in experiments.

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