Strut-and-Tie Nonlinear Cyclic Analysis of Concrete Frames
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 135, Issue 10
Abstract
A computer-based strut-and-tie model formulation procedure is presented, allowing the nonlinear cyclic response of an entire reinforced concrete structural system to be investigated. Load-carrying capacity and the failure sequence of structural components resulting from localized damage are predicted. In addition, a hybrid modeling solution strategy that incorporates nonlinear strut-and-tie models into the conventional planar frame modeling technique is proposed. This hybrid solution minimizes the computational time required to perform nonlinear analysis of large concrete frame structures in which accurate modeling of the disturbed regions is critical. Advantages and deficiencies of the proposed nonlinear analyses with respect to conventional methods are also demonstrated.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 135 • Issue 10 • October 2009
Pages: 1259 - 1268
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© 2009 ASCE.
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Received: Nov 7, 2007
Accepted: May 11, 2009
Published online: Sep 15, 2009
Published in print: Oct 2009
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