Numerical Analysis of Mechanical Properties of Precast Segmental Concrete Test Beam with External Tendons

Abstract:

A finite element model is proposed for numerical analysis of mechanical properties of precast segmental concrete test beam with external tendons. The 3D finite element model of test beam is established by SOLID65 element in ANSYS software, while the dry joint between segments is simulated by contact element, and the attachment between concrete beam and external prestressed tendons is achieved by node coupling method. Numerical simulation analysis reveals structural behavior, stress variations and crack opening cases of joints of the test beam by considering the concrete material and geometric nonlinearity. Influencing factors of the bending mechanical properties of the test beam are researched with different tendon types, secondary effect of external tendons and external tendon slip at deviation. Results of the numerical analysis reveal that the segmental joints are in the compressive state below the 300kN.Crack opening is the key factor of the mechanical properties of the test beam above the 300kN.The results can be used for structural design of precast segmental bridge.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 639-640)
• Pages: 460-469
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.639-640.460
• Online since: January 2013
• Authors: Hai Bo Jiang, Yan Song Deng, Yun Qiu, Chun Gen Wei, Li Chen, Wen Xian Feng
• Keywords: Dry Joint, External Tendons, Finite Element, Numerical Simulation, Precast Segmental Concrete

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