Abstract: The stiffness and strength of roof units and their connections to supporting beams are fundamental parameters to define the diaphragm behavior of precast structures. In this paper, an analytical method for the calculation ...

Abstract: A method is proposed for the analysis of the nonlinear behavior up to failure of reinforced-concrete membrane elements. The approach considers a linear elastic behavior for concrete before cracking; after cracking, the ...

Abstract: A numerical study on the fracture behavior of steel fiber-reinforced concrete (SFRC) slabs on grade for industrial pavements is presented. Finite element analyses have been carried out by using a commercial finite element ...