Nonlinear Mechanics of Reinforced Concrete

By

K. Maekawa, A. Pimanmas and H. Okamura






Preface

This book presents the constitutive modeling of reinforced concrete and nonlinear

structural mechanics that should be taken into account in the practical design

of reinforced concrete structures. Cracking is one of the major sources of nonlinearity.

Accordingly, space-averaging procedures over finite domains with

multi-directional cracking are given for both two- and three-dimensional fields.

Regarding applicability, all mechanical modeling in this book is verified not only

by material or element-based experiments but also by reinforced-concrete structural

behavior that has significant implications for structural design. This book

provides modeling of reinforced concrete for practical use, especially for seismic

performance assessment and structural safety checking under static and dynamic

design loads.


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