Reinforced steel I-beams: a comparison between 2D and 3D simulation
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2011
Abstract
This study reports the accuracies of Finite Element (FE) simulations, based on two and three dimensional (2D and 3D) modelling of strengthened steel I-beams in static linear and non-linear analyses. To investigate the effects of simulation modelling methods on the accuracy of the results, 28 computer and laboratory specimens were used. To strengthen the beams, Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) and steel plates were applied, and to simulate the specimens, ANSYS software was utilized. All specimens were modelled by using shell elements or solid elements in the 2D and 3D modelling cases, respectively. The results show that non-linear and 3D simulation methods predicted the experimental results appropriately.
Keywords
Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP), Computer simulation, Steel I-beam, Steel plate, Strengthening, 3D modelling, 3D simulations, ANSYS software, Carbon fibre reinforced polymer, Finite element simulations, I beams, Non-linear, Reinforced steel, Shell element, Simulation modelling, Solid elements, Steel plates, Carbon fiber reinforced plastics, Carbon fibers, Computational methods, Fiber reinforced plastics, Polymers, Reinforced plastics, Strengthening (metal), Tensile strength, Three dimensional computer graphics, Three dimensional.
Divisions
fac_eng
Publication Title
Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory
Volume
19
Issue
1
Publisher
Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory
Additional Information
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