Analytical Model for Shear Critical Reinforced-Concrete Members
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 121, Issue 6
Abstract
In this investigation, a nonlinear finite-element model is developed for predicting the complete load-deflection response of shear critical reinforced-concrete members. The nonlinear finite-element model employs a biaxial stress-strain constitutive relationship of concrete based on an equivalent uniaxial approach developed in this study and a simplified bilinear stress-strain relationship of reinforcing steel. The main feature of the model is its ability to predict the postpeak load-deflection response of shear critical reinforced-concrete members failing under a diagonal tension. The computational procedure developed in this study employs the secant-stiffness method and a noniterative algorithm. The predictions of the analytical model are compared with the available experimental data and the comparisons are judged to be good.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 121 • Issue 6 • June 1995
Pages: 1023 - 1029
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Copyright © 1995 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Jun 1, 1995
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