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  • Structural Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Computational Mechanics

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  • Traditional analysis of reinforced concrete structures faces limitations due to extensive calculation times.
  • Developing accurate and efficient material models is crucial for structural analysis and design.
  • Existing models may not fully capture the complex behavior of reinforced concrete under various loading conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an efficient substitute material model for analyzing reinforced concrete structures.
  • To reduce computational time for numerical and analytical structural analyses.
  • To ensure simulation results are consistent with experimental data.

Main Methods:

  • A universal procedure for determining substitute material model parameters using a homogenization function.
  • Incorporation of an effective reinforcement ratio as the homogenization coefficient.
  • Introduction of a new concrete constraint coefficient, representing the ratio of biaxial to uniaxial compressive strength.

Main Results:

  • The proposed substitute material model was validated for designing building elements and structures.
  • Comparative analyses confirmed the model's effectiveness and accuracy.
  • Average deviations between model predictions and experimental results were within 8.5% for both numerical and analytical models.

Conclusions:

  • The developed substitute material model offers a viable and efficient approach for reinforced concrete structural analysis.
  • The model's accuracy and reduced computational demand facilitate practical engineering applications.
  • This research contributes to improved design methodologies for reinforced concrete structures.