FraMCoS 8 2013 Toledo, Spain

Cracking Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beams using a Finite – Discrete Element Methods Approach

Combining the use of finite element analysis and a discrete element approach, this contribution aims at proposing a new post-treatment technique to help one in computing the cracking openings in complex reinforced concrete structures subject to mechanical loadings.

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Abstract

Combining the use of finite element analysis and a discrete element approach, this contribution aims at proposing a new post-treatment technique to help one in computing the cracking openings in complex reinforced concrete structures subject to mechanical loadings.