Compatibility strut-and-tie modeling: Part I-formulation

A compatibility-based strut-and-tie model (C-STM) intended for analyzing the nonlinear force-deformation behavior of disturbed regions and structural concrete deep beams is presented. In addition to the normal strut-and-tie force equilibrium requirements, the proposed C-STM accounts for nonlinear behavior using nonlinear constitutive relations for cracked reinforced concrete. The model is implemented using commercially available structural analysis software, SAP2000. To assess C-STM accuracy, convergence studies using different truss representations are explored. Particular emphasis is placed on investigating the behavior of deep cantilevered beams to provide insight into the progression of nonlinear response leading to the ultimate shear failure. New developments for modeling the nonlinear behavior of concrete compression chord members and compression-softening effects of diagonal concrete struts are proposed. The implementation is presented in the companion paper.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from the American Concrete Institute
• Authors:
  • Scott, Reece M
  • Mander, John B
  • Bracci, Joseph M
• Publication Date: 2012-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 635-644
• Serial:
  • ACI Structural Journal
  • Volume: 109
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: American Concrete Institute (ACI)
  • ISSN: 0889-3241
  • Serial URL: http://www.concrete.org/PUBS/JOURNALS/SJHOME.ASP

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Beams; Deformation; Nonlinear systems; Shear properties; Structural analysis; Strut and tie method
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01453681
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 15 2012 12:32PM