Prediction Of Behaviour Of Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams With Web Openings Using Finite Elements

AbstractThis study presents a nonlinear analysis using the finite element method to predictthe ultimate load and mode of failure for reinforced concrete deep beams with webopenings. Materials nonlinearities due to cracking, plastic flow or crushing ofconcrete and yield conditions of the reinforcing steel are considered. The capabilitiesof the proposed model have been examined and demonstrated by analyzing fivereinforced concrete deep beams with web openings.Keywords: nonlinear, elasto-perfect plastic, finite element, reinforced concrete, deepbeams, web openings