Computation of reinforcement for solid concrete

P.C.J. Hoogenboom¹, A. de Boer²
¹ Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, The Netherlands
² Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management, Rijkswaterstaat Dienst Infrastructuur, The Netherlands

Reinforcement in a concrete structure is often determined based on linear elastic stresses. This paper considers computation of the required reinforcement when these stresses have been determined by the finite element method with volume elements. Included are both tension reinforcement and compression reinforcement, multiple load combinations and crack control in the serviceability limit state. Results are presented of seventeen stress state examples.

Key words: Reinforcement design, thee-dimensional stresses, optimisation, FEM, post processing

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	Computation of reinforcement for solid concrete P.C.J. Hoogenboom¹, A. de Boer² ¹ Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, The Netherlands ² Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management, Rijkswaterstaat Dienst Infrastructuur, The Netherlands Reinforcement in a concrete structure is often determined based on linear elastic stresses. This paper considers computation of the required reinforcement when these stresses have been determined by the finite element method with volume elements. Included are both tension reinforcement and compression reinforcement, multiple load combinations and crack control in the serviceability limit state. Results are presented of seventeen stress state examples. Key words: Reinforcement design, thee-dimensional stresses, optimisation, FEM, post processing