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Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Shells | ||
| Tikrit Journal of Engineering Sciences | ||
| Article 1, Volume 16, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 1-18 PDF (0 K) | ||
| Authors | ||
| Abdul-Rahman E. Ibrahim; ; a T. Ahmed; Dr.Mustafa K. Kasim | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This investigation is to develop a numerical model suitable for nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete shells. A nine-node Lagrangian element with enhanced shear interpolation will be used in this study. An assumed transverse shear strain is used in the formulation of this element to overcome shear locking. Degenerated quadratic thick plate elements employing a layered discrelization through the thickness will be adopted. Different numbers of layers for different thickness can be used per element. A number of layers between (6 and 10) have proved to be appropriate to represent the nonlinear material behavior in structures. In this research 8 layers will be adequate. Material nonlinearities due to cracking of concrete, plastic flow or crushing of concrete in compression and yield condition of reinforcing steel are considered. The maximum tensile strength is used as a criterion for crack initiation. Attention is given to the tension stiffening phenomenon and the degrading effect of cracking on the compressive and shear strength of concrete. Perfect bond between concrete and steel is assumed. Attention is given also to geometric nonlinearities. An example have been chosen in order to demonstrate the suitability of the models by comparing the predicted behaviour with the experimental results for shell exhibiting various modes of failure.Keywords: Finite elements, Nonlinear analysis, Assumed strain, Reinforced concrete shells. | ||
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