Material model for non-linear finite element analyses of large concrete structures

Morten Engen, Max Hendriks, Jan Arve Øverli, Erik Åldstedt

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Abstract

A fully triaxial material model for concrete was implemented in a commercial finite element code. The only required input parameter was the cylinder compressive strength. The material model was suitable for non-linear finite element analyses of large concrete structures. The importance of including a crack closure algorithm was demonstrated on a case involving sequential loading. Bayesian inference was applied to results from a series of benchmark analyses, and the results indicate that the modelling uncertainty can be represented by a log-normal variable with a mean 1.10 and a coefficient of variation of 10.9%.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationfib Symposium 2016: Performance-based approaches for concrete structures: Materials technology, structural design, analytical modelling, conformity assesment and testing
EditorsH. Beushausen
PublisherInternational Federation for Structural Concrete (fib)
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)978-2-88394-120-5
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Eventfib Symposium 2016: Performance-based approaches for concrete structures: Materials technology, structural design, analytical modelling, conformity assesment and testing - UCT Graduate School of Business, Cape Town, South Africa
Duration: 21 Nov 201623 Nov 2016
http://fibcapetown2016.com/

Conference

Conferencefib Symposium 2016
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CityCape Town
Period21/11/1623/11/16
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Keywords

  • shear capacity
  • boundary of failure modes
  • vmin
  • without shear reinforcement

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