Nonlinear finite element analysis of composite steel/FRP-reinforced concrete beams using a new beam element

Xiaoshan Lin, Y. X. Zhang

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Abstract

In this paper, a simple and computation effective one-dimensional two-node beam element is developed based on the Timoshenko’s beam functions and layered approach for nonlinear finite element analysis of structural behaviour of composite steel/FRP-reinforced concrete beams. Both geometric nonlinearity and material nonlinearity are accounted for in the nonlinear finite element model, and Timoshenko’s composite beam functions are employed to represent the transverse displacement and rotation of the element. The agreement of the computed results for steel and FRP reinforced concrete beams with those obtained from experimental study and other numerical analysis demonstrate the efficiency and accuracy of the proposed element model.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in FRP Composites in Civil Engineering: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE 2010)
EditorsLieping Ye, Peng Feng, Qingrui Yue
Place of PublicationGermany
PublisherSpringer
Pages727-730
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9783642174872
ISBN (Print)9783642174865
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Keywords

  • Timoshenko beams
  • composite beams
  • composite construction
  • finite element method

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