Nonlinear Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Slabs Using Nonlayered Shell Element
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 134, Issue 7
Abstract
A nonlayered approach is proposed for the finite-element analysis of reinforced concrete (RC) slabs to predict their strengths including the case of combined in-plane and transverse loading. The nonlayered form is derived from the layered Mindlin-type shell element, and the material matrix is derived from the assumed simple stress-strain curves of the materials. The proposed nonlayered approach is simpler than the layered approach. However, the numerical examples show that it is capable of estimating the deflection as well as the strength of RC slabs under both in-plane and out-of-plane loads with acceptable accuracy.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 134 • Issue 7 • July 2008
Pages: 1092 - 1100
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© 2008 ASCE.
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Received: Mar 30, 2005
Accepted: Oct 3, 2007
Published online: Jul 1, 2008
Published in print: Jul 2008
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Note. Associate Editor: Khalid M. Mosalam
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