Finite element analysis of reinforced concrete shear walls

The major objective of this study was to use the finite element method to study the cyclic response of slender, reinforced concrete shear walls. Material models which represent the cyclic response of concrete and reinforcing steel in shear walls were developed in this investigation. These material models were verified both at the element and structural levels; the results of the finite element analyses were compared with the experimental data from several experimental programs. After the material models had been satisfactorily tested and verified, the finite element method was used to extend the scope of the investigation of the response of slender reinforced concrete shear walls with different configurations, reinforcement details, and loading histories.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Sittipunt, Chadchart

Contributors dc:contributor

• Wood, Sharon L.

• Engineering, Civil

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1994 Sittipunt, Chadchart

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9416433
(UMI)AAI9416433

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/22607