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| Author(s): |
Luís Antônio Guimarães Bitencourt Júnior
Total Authors: 1
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| Document type: | Master's Dissertation |
| Press: | São Paulo. |
| Institution: | Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Escola Politécnica (EP/BC) |
| Defense date: | 2009-06-19 |
| Examining board members: |
Túlio Nogueira Bittencourt;
Vahan Agopyan;
Alexandre Rodrigues Pacheco
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| Advisor: | Túlio Nogueira Bittencourt |
| Abstract | |
In this work a computational platform for the analysis of reinforced concrete structures reinforced or not with steel fibers has been developed. This tool is based on the finite element method and has been obtained by the coupling of FEMOOP, denominated solver, with the pre and post-processor program GiD. The coupling has been possible by programming a set of customization files responsible for the communication between the two base programs. A single graphical interface with particular dialog boxes which are linked to the solver facilities is used to apply the boundary conditions, type of analysis, and material properties in the finite element model. For the geometrical representation of concrete elements, plane isoparametric quadrilateral and triangular finite elements have been implemented, while for the steel reinforcement bars, discrete isoparametric truss finite elements with linear end quadratic interpolation have been used. In order to model the mechanical behavior of concrete materials, a nonlinear isotropic elastic model together with a tension softening linear model has been adapted. Cracks are represented through a rotational smeared crack model. Both Ottosen and 5 parameters Willam-Warnke models can be used as the strength criterion of concrete. A failure model proposed by SEOW and SWADDIWUDHIPONG (2005), based on an adaptation of the Willam-Warnke model where a modification of the tension meridian is introduced, is used to consider the discontinuous steel fibers dispersed into the concrete mass. The post-cracking behavior of the steel fiber reinforced concrete considers the tension model proposed by LIM et. al (1987). The steel rebars have their behavior described by a bilinear elastoplastic model. A perfect bond between concrete and the reinforcing bars is assumed. For the solution of the nonlinear equations the Newton-Raphson method is used. The developed computational platform has been evaluated through a set of numerical simulations of tests performed in conventionally reinforced and steel fiber reinforced concrete beams available on the literature. These simulations confirm the efficiency of the current implementation. (AU) | |