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Some aspects of 2D and/or 3D numerical modelling of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures

Pavao Marović (Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Split, Split, Croatia)
Željana Nikolić (Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Split, Split, Croatia)
Mirela Galić (Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Split, Split, Croatia)

Engineering Computations

ISSN: 0264-4401

Article publication date: 1 July 2005

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Abstract

Purpose

To provide an insight in one relatively simple and efficient numerical model for analysing reinforced and prestressed concrete structures, and to raise a discussion leading to the creation of one universal and robust 3D algorithm.

Design/methodology/approach

A new numerical model for analysing reinforced and prestressed concrete structures is developed and main theoretical details are described to aid the understandings. The approach is clear, easily readable and the body of the text is divided into logical sections starting from theoretical explanations ending in the large number of different practical examples.

Findings

Provides information about developing new and relatively simple numerical model for analysing reinforced and prestressed concrete structures, indicating what can be improved. Recognises the lack of knowing real behaviour of 3D concrete and starts a discussion on it.

Research limitations/implications

The knowledge of the 2D and especially 3D concrete behaviour is still poor and the concrete model developers use many simplifications. So, many new experiments should be performed and better numerical models should be developed. There is large area for researchers but having in mind that experiments are very expensive.

Practical implications

Obtained results of the 3D analysis of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures can stand as a benchmark for future researches in this field especially to the young researchers and concrete model developers.

Originality/value

This paper presents new and very simple numerical model for analysing reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. Paper could be very valuable to the researchers in this field as a benchmark for their analyses.

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Citation

Marović, P., Nikolić, Ž. and Galić, M. (2005), "Some aspects of 2D and/or 3D numerical modelling of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures", Engineering Computations, Vol. 22 No. 5/6, pp. 684-710. https://doi.org/10.1108/02644400510603069

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2005, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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