Description
Nonlinear finite element analysis (NLFEA) of reinforced concrete is close to being a practical tool for everyday use by design engineers. The first in this collection of
18 papers takes a critical look at the accuracy of this analysis procedure, then identifies and discusses reasons for caution in applying nonlinear analysis methods. Subsequent papers cover topics that include:
- Seismic behavior predictions of structures;
- Three-dimensional cyclic analysis of compressive diagonal shear failure;
- Finite element analysis of shear columns; and
- Simulation strategies to predict seismic response of reinforced concrete structures.
Designers and researchers who use NLFEA models and procedures for reinforced concrete must be experienced and cautious. The papers in this volume will enable the users to better understand modeling, analysis, and interpretation of results.
Table of Contents
Preface
Biographical Summary of Alexander C. Scordelis
NLFEARC: Look Both Ways Before Crossing
by F.J. Vecchio and D. Palermo
UCSD Shear Column Benchmark Tests
by R.K. Dowell and F. Seible
Seismic Behavior Predictions of Structures: A Local Nonlinear Mechanisms Approach
by F. Ragueneau and J. Mazurs
Three-Dimensional Cyclic Analysis of Compressive Diagonal Shear Failure
by J. Ozbolt and Y.J. Li
Analysis of RC Column Experiment at UCSD by an Equivalent Lattice Model
by A. Itoh and T. Tanabe
Spring Network Models for Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Columns Under Cyclic Loading
by S. Saito and T. Higai
Finite Element Analysis of UCSD Shear Columns
by R. K. Dowell and D.R. Parker
Analysis of UCSD Columns by Modified Compression Field Theory
by E. Bentz
Cyclic Analysis of RC Columns by Macro-Element Approach
by N. Shirai, K. Moriizumi, and K. Terasawa
Simulation Strategies to Predic Seismic Response of RC Structures
by T.S. Han, SL Billington, and AR Ingraffea
Influence of Constitutive Laws on Shear Failure of Concrete Beams Without Web Reinforcement in Several Shear-Span Ratios
by Y. Kaneko and H. Mihashi
Capturing the Shear Failure of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Snap-Back Instability
by T. Tanabe and A. Itoh
A Concrete-Steel Bond Model for Use in Finite Element Modeling of Reinforced Concrete Structures
by L.N. Lowes
Modeling of Nonlinear Cyclic Behavior of Reinforcing Bars
by H. Nakamura and T. Higai
Pinching Effect in Hysteretic Loops of R/C Shear Elements
by M.Y. Mansour, T.T.C. Hsu, and J.Y. Lee
Stress Hybrid Embedded Crack Element for Analysis of Concrete Fracture
by B. Spencer and P.B. Shing
Concrete Damage as a Fatigue Phenomenon
by C. Meyer
Dilatational Response of Concrete Materials: Facts and Fiction
by G. Etse, D. Sfer, I. Carol, R. Gettu, and K. Willam