Analytical study on prediction of nonlinear behavior of PSC structures

PSC 구조물의 비선형 거동 예측에 관한 해석적 연구

  • 박재근 (성균관대학교 토목공학과) ;
  • 오명석 ((주)서영엔지니어링 구조설계실) ;
  • 최정호 (국립한경대학교 토목공학과) ;
  • 신현목 (성균관대학교 토목환경공학과)
  • Published : 2006.05.11

Abstract

This paper presents an analytical prediction of nonlinear characteristics and behavior characteristics PSC structures with un-bonded tendon system. In this paper, a numerical model for un-bonded tendon is proposed based on the finite element method, which can represent straight or curved un-bonded tendon behavior. this model and time-dependent material model used to investigate the time-dependent behavior of un-bonded prestressed concrete structures. The accuracy and objectivity of the assessment process may be enhanced by the use of sophisticated nonlinear finite element analysis program. A computer program, named RCAHEST(Reinforced Concrete Analysis in Higher Evaluation System Technology), for the analysis of concrete structures and steel plate was used. The material nonlinearities are taken into account by comprising the tension, compression, and shear models of cracked concrete and models for reinforcements and tendons in the concrete. The smeared crack approach is incorporated. It accounts for the aging, creep and shrinkage of concrete and the stress relaxation of prestressed steel. The proposed un-bonded tendon model and numerical method of un-bonded prestressed concrete structures is verified by comparison with reliable experimental results.

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