A numerical model for reinforced concrete structures

T. Rabczuk, J. Akkermann, J. Eibl

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Abstract

This paper describes a two-dimensional approach to model fracture of reinforced concrete structures under (increasing) static loading conditions. The first part is dedicated to the concrete material. The concrete is described in compression by a non-local isotropic damage constitutive law. In tension, a fictitious crack/crack band model is proposed. The influence of biaxial stress states is incorporated in the constitutive relations. In the second part a bond model is described. It accounts for different failure mechanisms, a pullout failure and a splitting failure. This approach is applied to prestressed concrete beams with different failure mechanisms. The numerical results are compared to experimental data and show good agreement.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1327-1354
Number of pages28
JournalInternational Journal of Solids and Structures
Volume42
Issue number5-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005 Mar

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Modelling and Simulation
  • Materials Science(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Applied Mathematics

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