Title:
Numerical Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Knee- Joints under Explosively Applied Loads
Author(s):
Chao-Kuang Ku and Theodor Krauthammer
Publication:
Structural Journal
Volume:
96
Issue:
2
Appears on pages(s):
239-247
Keywords:
explosive; joints (junctions); reinforced concrete; reinforcing materials
DOI:
10.14359/615
Date:
3/1/1999
Abstract:
The behavior, response, and role of reinforcing bars in reinforced concrete knee-joints under explosive opening loads were studied numerically with a hybrid, finite element (FE)-finite difference (FD) approach developed for this purpose. Nonlinear material models for concrete and steel were employed, and the effect of bar size and location in the connection was studied. The approach is briefly described in this paper, and findings and conclusions are presented.