Prediction Of Behaviour Of Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams With Web Openings Using Finite Elements

Abstract

This study presents a nonlinear analysis using the finite element method to predict the ultimate load and mode of failure for reinforced concrete deep beams with web openings. Materials nonlinearities due to cracking, plastic flow or crushing of concrete and yield conditions of the reinforcing steel are considered. The capabilities of the proposed model have been examined and demonstrated by analyzing five reinforced concrete deep beams with web openings.