Numerical Simulation of Bolted-Steel Plates Strengthened Coupling Beams

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One reinforced concrete coupling beam and two strengthened reinforced concrete coupling beams by bolted steel plates are analyzed by nonlinear finite element method. Two-dimensional finite element model is employed with material nonlinearities and geometrical nonlinearities. A special ring region, which simulates the slip effect between concrete and steel plates, is developed an incorporated into the numerical analysis model. The load-displacement relationship, cracking/crushing type and steel plates internal are compared and found to be in good agreement with those in test.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 163-167)

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3677-3681

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December 2010

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