Finite element modeling of bending failure at HPFRC plates using 2-dimensional isoparametric element

• Main Authors: Krisnamurti, Soehardjono, Agoes, Zacoeb, Achfas, Wibowo, Ari
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Subjects: Bending theory; Compressive strength; Failure analysis; Fiber reinforced concretes; Finite element analysis; Isoparametric finite elements; Laboratories; Laboratory tests; Mathematical analysis; Modelling; Plane strain; Reinforced concrete; Stiffness; Strain analysis; Tensile strength; Two dimensional analysis; Two dimensional models
• ISSN: 0094-243X; 1551-7616
• DOI: 10.1063/1.4976889

This paper presents finite element modeling of the bending failure on High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (HPFRC) plate subjected to monotonic loading. Plate analysis is commonly used approach to plate bending theory. The results are sometimes less in accordance with laboratory tests. The aim of this study is to analyze the behavior of bending until failure which occurred at HPFRC plate, and load-displacement relation caused by variations of plate depth. Analysis carried out by 2-D isoparametric finite element method, with the approach of plane strain condition. The analysis was done by decreasing the stiffness of plate elements layer gradually in accordance with the development of maximum stress in the element due to workload. The rigidity of plate elements layer will be close to zero when maximum stress reaches a maximum tensile strength of HPFRC. Validation testing program conducted on plate specimen with a span length of 600 mm, width 300 mm and thickness variation of 40 mm, 50 mm and 60 mm. HPFRC compressive strength is 93.045 MPa, and splitting tensile strength is 6.018 MPa. Test performed with four points bending pattern at a distance of 1/3 span length. Comparison between the calculation by the finite element method and laboratory testing showed very consistent results.