BIWE-06: Computational Methods for Reinforced Concrete Structures

(Prof. Huler-Combe)
Contents
A selection out of
1) Finite Elements in a Nutshell
Modeling Basics
Finite Element Basics
Elements
Material Behavior
Weak Equilibrium and Discretization
Convergence
Numerical Integration and Solution Methods for Algebraic Systems
2) Uniaxial Structural Concrete Behavior
Short Term Stress-Strain Behavior of Concrete
Long Term Effects - Creep, Shrinkage and Temperature
Strain-Rate Effects
Cracks
Reinforcing Steel Stress-Strain Behavior
Bond between Concrete and Reinforcing Steel
Reinforced Tension Bar
Tension Stiffening for Reinforced Tension Bar
Cyclic Loading of Reinforced Tension Bar
3) 2D Structural Beams and Frames
General Cross Sectional Behavior
o Kinematics
o Linear elastic behavior
o Cracked reinforced concrete behavior
Compressive zone and internal forces
Linear concrete compressive behavior
Nonlinear concrete compressive behavior
Equilibrium of Bars
Structural Beam Elements for 2D
System Building and Solution Methods
Further Aspects
o Creep
o Temperature and Shrinkage
o Tension Stiffening
o Prestressing
o Shear stiffness for reinforced cracked concrete sections
Application Case Studies
o Transient Dynamics of Beams
4) Strut-and-Tie Models 88
Linear Elastic Panel Solutions
Truss Modeling
Computation of Plane Elasto-Plastic Truss Models
Ideal Plastic Truss Models
Application Aspects
5) Multiaxial Concrete Material Behavior
Some Basics of Continuum Mechanics
Basic Linear Material Behavior Description

Basics of Nonlinear Material Behavior

o Tangential Stiffness
o Stress Limit States
o Phenomenological Approaches for Biaxial Stress Strain Relation
Isotropic Damage
Isotropic Plasticity
Microplane
Localization and Regularization
Long Term Behavior
Short Term Behavior
6) Deep Beams
Limit Analysis
2D Crack Modeling
2D Modeling of Reinforcement and Bond
Biaxial Concrete Material Laws
Further Aspects and Application Case Studies
7) Slabs
Cross Sectional Behavior
o Kinematic basics
o Linear elastic behavior#
o Reinforced cracked sections
Equilibrium of slabs
Structural Slab Elements
o Area coordinates
o A triangular Kirchhoff element
System Building and Solution Methods
Reinforcement Design with linear elastic internal forces
Prerequisite knowledge
Basic knowledge in continuum mechanics, finite element methods, building materials
and reinforced concrete design
Topics of Project and Master Thesis
Design of prestressed flat slabs
Design of deep beams with large openings
Analysis of beams exposed to extraordinary actions
Analysis of prestressed beams regarding temperature actions and long term effects
like creep and shrinkage
Design of concrete shells
Literature
M. Jirzek, Z.P. Baant: Inelastic analysis of structures. John Wiley & Sons,
Chichester, England, 2002.
CEB-FIP Model Code 1990, Thomas Telford, London, 1993.
Lecture notes Computational Engineering for Reinforced Concrete Structures,
Institute of Concrete Structure, TU Dresden.