Nonlinear finite element analysis of slender HSC walls
Abstract
This paper presents the case for utilising the nonlinear finite element method in the prediction of strength and load-displacement characteristics of slender high strength concrete walls. It reports the results of FE analysis of walls having different amount of reinforcement and acted upon by in-plane forces with variable eccentricity using the FE software DIANA. Material sources of non-linearity, such as cracking, plasticity of concrete in compression, yielding of steel as well as geometric nonlinerarities are taken into consideration. The FE predictions of stiffness and ultimate strength are assessed on the basis of experimental results.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Structural Analysis and Optimization
Structural Analysis of Composite Materials
Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Mechanics of Structures and Materials
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Pages
- 455–460
- Publication date
- 26 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter