MODELING OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS WITH AND WITHOUT OPENING BY USING ANSYS

Abstract

This paper presents the procedures of constructing an ANSYS nonlinear finite element model for reinforced concrete beam analysis. This model was used to analyze reinforced concrete beams with and without openings. The results were compared with the experimental results of full-scale laboratory tests made experimentally. Beams strength, stiffness, deformed shape, and cracking patterns were investigated. The comparison between experimental and analytical results showed acceptable agreement.