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Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Concrete Structures

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RISØ-R-411<br />

NONLINEAR FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES<br />

Niels Saabye Ottosen<br />

Abstract. This report deals with nonlinear finite element analysis<br />

<strong>of</strong> concrete structures loaded in the short-term up until<br />

failure. A pr<strong>of</strong>ound discussion <strong>of</strong> constitutive modelling on concrete<br />

is performedj a model, applicable for general stress<br />

states, is described and its predictions are compared with experimental<br />

data. This model is implemented in the AXIPLANEprogram<br />

applicable for axisymmetric and plane structures. The<br />

theoretical basis for this program is given. Using the AXIPLANEprogram<br />

various concrete structures are analysed up until failure<br />

and compared with experimental evidence. These analyses include<br />

panels pressure vessel, beams failing in shear and finally<br />

a specific pull-out test, the Lok-Test, is considered. In<br />

these analyses, the influence <strong>of</strong> different failure criteria,<br />

aggregate interlock, dowel action, secondary cracking, magnitude<br />

<strong>of</strong> compressive strength, magnitude <strong>of</strong> tensile strength and <strong>of</strong><br />

different post-failure behaviours <strong>of</strong> the concrete are evaluated.<br />

(Continued on next page)<br />

May 1980<br />

Risø National Laboratory, DK 4000 Roskilde, Denmark

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