In the experiments, 24 test specimens with 4 different cases were tested. In the analytical study, the finite element method with two crack models are utilized. Two different types of crack model, fixed and rotation crack models, are used in the analy...
In the experiments, 24 test specimens with 4 different cases were tested. In the analytical study, the finite element method with two crack models are utilized. Two different types of crack model, fixed and rotation crack models, are used in the analysis for the test specimens. From the investigations following conclusions are derived. The maximum loads obtained by the finite element analysis using the rotation crack model is coincided with the experimental results, but the results obtained by using the fixed crack model were less than the experimental results. It is considered to be the reason that the cracking and the inclined crack distribution were simulated well by the finite element analysis using rotation crack model when the specimen fails. From the results obtained, it is found that the finite element analysis using the rotation crack model to predict the shear behavior of reinforced concrete member is more appropriate