Engineering Computations: Volume 30 Issue 6

Efficient finite element analysis of large‐scale structures based on a phenomenological approach to RC membrane behaviour

Mário Pimentel, Joaquim Figueiras

The purpose of this paper is to present the implementation in a finite element (FE) code of a recently developed material model for the analysis of cracked reinforced…

Sequentially linear versus nonlinear analysis of RC structures

Max A.N. Hendriks, Jan G. Rots

The purpose of this paper is to review recent advances and current issues in the realm of sequentially linear analysis.

Punching shear analysis of slab‐column connections

Carlos L. Moreno, Ana M. Sarmento

The paper aims to present an experimental testing program regarding reinforced concrete slabs, with and without shear reinforcement, submitted to punching under both…

Investigating the anchorage performance of RC by using three‐dimensional discrete analysis

Daisuke Hayashi, Kohei Nagai

To solve the reinforcement congestion, mechanical anchorage is increasingly popular in use instead of conventional hook rebar. However, the bond performance between the…

Rate‐dependent model of structural concrete incorporating kinematics of ambient water subjected to high‐cycle loads

Koichi Maekawa, Chikako Fujiyama

The paper aims to propose a rate‐dependent model of structural concrete in combination with the kinematics of condensed water.

Well integrity assessment for CO2 injection: A numerical case study on thermo‐mechanical behavior in downhole CO2 environments

Shingo Asamoto, Yvi Le Guen, Olivier Poupard, Bruno Capra

In the carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) project, the integrity of CO₂ injection wells plays a vital role in the long‐term safety of CO₂ storage. The authors aim to…

Structural behaviour of concrete columns under natural fires

Thomas Gernay, Mohamed Salah Dimia

The paper aims to give an insight into the behaviour of reinforced concrete columns during and after the cooling phase of a fire. The study is based on numerical…

Analysis and design of RC columns in framed RC buildings under the standard fire, according to the EC2

Rui Faria, Luís Teixeira

RC columns are very susceptible to fire, as besides the detrimental effects due to this action, second‐order effects play a significant role. In this work, the aim is to…

Guest editorial

Helena Barros, Rui Faria, Carla Ferreira