Preliminary communication

https://doi.org/10.17559/TV-20140818132418

The program "ST method" for determining the Strut-and-Tie models of RC plane members

Anka Starčev-Ćurčin ; University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 6, 21000 Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia
Andrija Rašeta orcid.org/0000-0002-4535-1379 ; University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 6, 21000 Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia
Zoran Brujić ; University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 6, 21000 Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia

Abstract

The paper presents a proposal for determining the Strut-and-Tie models of reinforced concrete plane members using the discrete topology optimization, which involves the truss system for calculation of the stress-strain state of a real member. Strut-and-Tie model can be used for the analysis of both a single part and the entire member, and is particularly suitable for application in cases where an abrupt change of static values and geometrical properties of the member occurs. Based on the presented proposal, the program "ST method" is developed and can automatically determine the final shape of the Strut-and-Tie model, stress control of the model elements and the required amount of reinforcement. Moreover, the reinforcement amount optimization of the Strut-and-Tie models is presented in the paper.

Keywords

optimization; "ST method"; Strut-and-Tie

Hrčak ID:

153183

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/153183

Publication date:

19.2.2016.

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