Date of Award
Spring 2004
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
First Advisor
Foley, Christopher M.
Second Advisor
Heinrich, Stephen M.
Third Advisor
Wan, Baolin
Abstract
Several methods have been utilized to study the response of concrete structural components. Experimental based testing has been widely used as a means to analyze individual elements and the effects of concrete strength under loading. The use of finite element analysis to study these components has also been used. This thesis is a study of reinforced and prestressed concrete beams using finite element analysis to understand their load-deflection response. A reinforced concrete beam model is studied and compared to experimental data. The parameters for the reinforced concrete model were then used to model a prestressed concrete beam. Characteristic points on the load-deformation response curve predicted using finite element analysis were compared to theoretical (hand-calculated) results. Conclusions were then made as to the accuracy of using finite element modeling for analysis of concrete. The results compared well to experimental and hand calculated.
Recommended Citation
Wolanski, Anthony J., "Flexural Behavior of Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Beams Using Finite Element Analysis" (2004). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 4322.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/4322