A comparison of current computer analysis methods for seismic performance of reinforced concrete members

• Published in: Finite elements in analysis and design Vol. 38; no. 9; pp. 835 - 861
• Main Authors: Cofer, William F, Zhang, Yi, McLean, David I
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.07.2002; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Buildings. Public works; Computational techniques; Exact sciences and technology; Finite element; Finite-element and galerkin methods; Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications); Geotechnics; Inelasticity (thermoplasticity, viscoplasticity...); Mathematical methods in physics; Physics; Reinforced concrete; Seismic analysis; Solid mechanics; Structural and continuum mechanics; Structure-soil interaction; Viscoelasticity, plasticity, viscoplasticity; Seismic analysis; Finite element; Reinforced concrete; Numerical method; Experimental study; Modeling; Beam(mechanics); Monotonic load; Finite element method; Inelasticity; Three dimensional model; Column; Earthquakes; Cyclic load; Plastic hinge
• ISSN: 0168-874X; 1872-6925
• DOI: 10.1016/S0168-874X(01)00109-3

In this paper, an evaluation of current capabilities in the area of cyclic analysis of reinforced concrete components is presented through the application of several analysis methods to a benchmark problem. Data from experimental tests involving the flexural and shear performance of a reinforced concrete column was used for comparison. Analyses for cyclic and monotonic load cases were performed using a degrading plastic hinge model, a fiber beam model, and a three-dimensional finite element model. Details of the data preparation and analysis results are presented and evaluated. Recommendations are made regarding the relative effectiveness of the methods for practical dynamic analysis.