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Extraction of strut-and-tie models from finite element analysis using shell elements

AuthorRigon, Jason C.
Call NumberAIT Thesis no.ST-08-02
Subject(s)Finite element method

NoteA thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
Series StatementThesis ; no. ST-08-02
AbstractStrut-and-tie model (STM) method is a lower bound method based on the theory of plasticity, which can be suitable for the design of concrete members in DĀ¬region. An approach for fInding an appropriate strut-and-tie model (STM) for concrete structure is introduced. In this approach, STM is extracted from the fInite element linear-elastic analysis of concrete deep beams and shear walls using shell element mesh. The fInite element analysis is performed in FEA computer program that has the meshing capability. The force trajectories in concrete member are obtained and then extracted into struts and ties and graphically displayed thru an implementation of computer program. The algorithms include two main important features: (l) to extract and display an appropriate strut-and-tie model from the output of FEA; and (2) to refIne, analyze and design the extracted appropriate strut-and-tie model. Concrete deep beam and shear wall concrete structures were used as examples to demonstrate the capability of the proposed method in finding an appropriate strutĀ¬and-tie model of each concrete structure. These examples were taken from the previous experimental studies, practical cases, and other approaches that deals with STM for the purpose of comparison and verifIcation of the results.
Year2008
Corresponding Series Added EntryAsian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. ST-08-02
TypeThesis
SchoolSchool of Engineering and Technology
DepartmentDepartment of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE)
Academic Program/FoSStructural Engineering (STE) /Former Name = Structural Engineering and Construction (ST)
Chairperson(s)Pennung Warnitchai
Examination Committee(s)Anwar, Naveed;Park, Kyung Ho
Scholarship Donor(s)ADB -Japan Scholarship Program (ADB -JSP )
DegreeThesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2009


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