Finite Element Modelling of Tensile Reinforcement Laps in Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete

Grassl, P. and Middlemiss, J. (2019) Finite Element Modelling of Tensile Reinforcement Laps in Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete. In: The Seventh International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation (SEMC 2019), Cape Town, South Africa, 02-04 Sep 2019, pp. 628-631. ISBN 9780429426506 (doi: 10.1201/9780429426506-110)

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Abstract

For being able to design tensile reinforcement laps with confidence, a good understanding of the mechanical performance and failure process is required. In this study, the response of laps subjected to tension in plain and steel fibre reinforced concrete was investigated by nonlinear finite element analyses. For analysing reinforced concrete, the individual phases of the composite, namely concrete, steel and bond between steel and concrete, were modelled. For concrete, a damage-plasticity constitutive model was used. The stress-crack opening curve of concrete was calibrated to describe the influence of steel fibres on the cracking response. The results show that a small volume fraction of fibres improves the mechanical performance of tensile reinforcement laps significantly.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Middlemiss, Miss Jane and Grassl, Dr Peter
Authors: Grassl, P., and Middlemiss, J.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering
College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Infrastructure and Environment
ISBN:9780429426506
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2019 Taylor & Francis
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher
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