Numerical simulation of FRC round panel tests and full-scale elevated slabs

C. Soranakom, B. Mobasher, X. Destrée

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Abstract

This paper presents an inverse analysis approach to obtain material properties of fiber reinforced concrete in terms of Young's modulus, Poisson's ratio and tensile stress crack width parameters from the load deflection response of a round panel test. The properties were then used in a nonlinear finite element model to simulate the test of a full scale elevated slab subjected to a point load at mid span of the central slab. The simulation reasonably agreed with the experimental test data measured in the field; the predicted load capacity was higher than the test result by 15.5% and the ascending response was also stiffer than the measurement in the field. An alternative simpler yield line analysis was also used to calculate the material strength from the round panel test and then used to predict the load capacity of the full scale test. The load capacity predicted by the yield line theory was in between the finite element simulation and the experimental result.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationDeflection and Stiffness Issues in FRC and Thin Structural Elements
EditorsPeter H. Bischoff, Faris Malhas
PublisherAmerican Concrete Institute
Pages31-40
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9780870312571
StatePublished - Sep 1 2007
Externally publishedYes
EventDeflection and Stiffness Issues in FRC and Thin Structural Elements 2007 at the ACI Fall 2007 Convention - Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Duration: Oct 14 2007Oct 18 2007

Publication series

NameAmerican Concrete Institute, ACI Special Publication
VolumeSP-248
ISSN (Print)0193-2527

Conference

ConferenceDeflection and Stiffness Issues in FRC and Thin Structural Elements 2007 at the ACI Fall 2007 Convention
Country/TerritoryPuerto Rico
CityFajardo
Period10/14/0710/18/07

Keywords

  • Elevated slab
  • Inverse analysis
  • Round panel test
  • Steel fiber-reinforced concrete

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction
  • Materials Science(all)

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