Abstract: The ductility of concrete structures is an issue that is continually being addressed as higher strength concretes are produced, better numerical models have become available, and seismic mechanics become better understood. ...

Abstract: In this paper, the cracked membrane model is developed into a finite element formulation for the analysis of orthogonally reinforced structural elements in plane stress (such as deep beams and walls). The cracked membrane ...

Abstract: In this study 21 high-strength, fiber-reinforced columns were tested consisting of 9 155-mm square columns and 12 200-mm square columns. The concrete mix contained 2% (by weight) of end hooked steel fibers and with concrete ...

Abstract: In strut-and-tie modeling the efficiency factor is used to take into account the lower strength of struts relative to the uniaxial strength of the concrete. The reduction in strength is justified on the grounds of the ...

Abstract: This paper presents the formulation for a novel flexibility-based one-dimensional (1D) finite element that captures material and structural softening within a reinforced concrete framed structure. Separating the total ...

Abstract: Experimental studies on concentrically loaded high-strength reinforced-concrete columns have indicated that the cover spalls prior to the section reaching its squash load, if the squash load is calculated from the gross ...

Abstract: A theoretical model is developed in this paper for investigating the nonlinear behavior of one-way high-strength reinforced concrete wall panels. The model accounts for geometric and material nonlinearities, including the ...

Abstract: A constitutive model is developed for fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-to-concrete bond for fatigue loading. The model is verified against available test data with a framework developed for further calibration as new data ...

Abstract: In this paper, a nonlinear finite-element model is developed for the analysis of plane stress members, such as RC beams and walls, strengthened either unidirectionally or bidirectionally with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) ...

Abstract: While the database of tests on shear in reinforced concrete members without stirrups is extensive, the pool of test data for fiber-reinforced specimens is limited. Fewer still are tests undertaken on high-performance ...