Behaviour of RC Beams-Comparison of Experimental, FEA and Analytical Methods
Session
Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Environment
Description
This study presents the experimental and finite element analysis (FEA) results of reinforced concrete (RC) beams subjected to four-point bending tests. Two beams, constructed with C30/37 concrete as per BS EN 206:2013 and reinforced with B500B steel bars according to BS EN 1992-1-1:2023, were tested. The beams, each measuring 150 mm x 350 mm x 3000 mm, were subjected to static loading to gather data on maximum force, stress values, displacement, and crack development. Concurrently, theoretical analyses were performed using European norms and FEA with various software tools to simulate the experimental outcomes. The primary objective is to evaluate the correlation between Eurocode predictions and actual performance, emphasizing the effectiveness of conventional reinforcement in enhancing structural integrity and load-bearing capacity.
Keywords:
RC Beams, Four-Point Bending Test, Experimental Investigation, FEA.
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-15-3
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
25-10-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
27-10-2024 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2024.320
Recommended Citation
Kryeziu, Butrint; Selmani, Feti; Mujaj, Armend; and Kryeziu, Driton R., "Behaviour of RC Beams-Comparison of Experimental, FEA and Analytical Methods" (2024). UBT International Conference. 19.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2024UBTIC/CEIE/19
Behaviour of RC Beams-Comparison of Experimental, FEA and Analytical Methods
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
This study presents the experimental and finite element analysis (FEA) results of reinforced concrete (RC) beams subjected to four-point bending tests. Two beams, constructed with C30/37 concrete as per BS EN 206:2013 and reinforced with B500B steel bars according to BS EN 1992-1-1:2023, were tested. The beams, each measuring 150 mm x 350 mm x 3000 mm, were subjected to static loading to gather data on maximum force, stress values, displacement, and crack development. Concurrently, theoretical analyses were performed using European norms and FEA with various software tools to simulate the experimental outcomes. The primary objective is to evaluate the correlation between Eurocode predictions and actual performance, emphasizing the effectiveness of conventional reinforcement in enhancing structural integrity and load-bearing capacity.