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Vol. 12 No. 2 (2012)

Published: December 31, 2012

Pages: 15-19

Original Article

Analysis of Ferrocement Slabs Using Finite Element Method

Ihsan Qasim Mohamad 1
1 University of Basrah, College of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering Iraq, Basrah
History
  • Received: September 30, 2012
  • Available Online: December 31, 2012
DOI

https://doi.org/10.33971/bjes.12.2.2

Abstract

This paper is concerned with the application of finite element techniques to the nonlinear analysis of ferrocement slabs. Both material and geometric nonlinearities are considered in the analysis. Concrete compression is modelled by a plasticity model and smeared cracking approach is used for tensile cracking. Degenerated thick shell elements employing a layered discretization through the element are adopted. Analyzing of a ferrocement slab does validation of the proposed model.

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