Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
8-31-1987
Degree Name
Master of Science in Civil Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
First Advisor
C.T. Thomas Hsu
Second Advisor
Farhad Ansari
Third Advisor
Michael Bruno
Abstract
The main objective of this Thesis work is to study a non-linear behavior of reinforced concrete structures using the Finite Element Method and an incremental load strategy.
Bond between steel and concrete is simulated using linkage spring elements. The proposed model has a generalized crack propagation capability and it accounts for nonlinearities due to cracking and material properties.
Load-displacement relationships describing the aggregate interlock along the crack and the dowel action at the level of reinforcement are incorporated into a computer program.
A simply supported reinforced concrete beam is analyzed from zero load until failure. Contributions to the shear capacity of the beam from the compression zone, aggregate interlock and dowel actions are evaluated and the computer results compare favorably and closely with the available test results.
Recommended Citation
Munoz Arias, Pedro Ricardo, "Post-cracking and nonlinear microcomputer analysis in reinforced concrete beams" (1987). Theses. 3290.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/3290
