Non-linear Finite Element Analysis for Practical Application
Journal article, 2009

Despite the availability of sophisticated non-linear finite element (FE) analysis software, linearelastic analysis is still the standard tool to model the response of reinforced concrete structures in practice. To allow for more frequent applications of non-linear FE analysis in practice, computationally fast, simple and reliable methods are needed. For non-linear FE analysis this article gives an overview and evaluation of ideals, approaches and methods, which are especially suited to application in practice. This includes simplified element formulations, non-linear constitutive formulations on the sectional and element level, and ways to treat numerous load combinations with non-linear FE analysis.

Concrete Structure

Practical Application

Finite Element Method

Non-linear analysis

Author

Hendrik Schlune

Chalmers, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering

Mario Plos

Chalmers, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering

Kent Gylltoft

Chalmers, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering

Nordic Concrete Research

0800-6377 (ISSN)

Vol. 1 1/2009 75-88

Subject Categories

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

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10/8/2017