@inproceedings{585553a2439e4d2985fb91afdde8b472,
title = "Modelling confinement in concrete columns and bridge piers through 3d nonlinear finite element analysis",
abstract = "The goal of this analytical study is to evaluate the effectiveness of different confinement reinforcement arrangements in reinforced concrete columns and bridge piers under axial monotonie loading, in terms of structural strength and ductility. While in most previous studies the effect of confinement is handled by phenomenological models using semi-empirical 'confinement effectiveness' factors, it is attempted here to shift the investigation to full three-dimensional (3D) finite element analysis. Constitutive model calibration and finite element modelling is followed by selected analysis results, compared with experimental results for validation purposes. A parametric study (part of which is a novel post-processing utility) is finally performed in order to evaluate the effectiveness of different confinement reinforcement configurations in rectangular solid and hollow sections.",
author = "Papanikolaou, {Vassilis K.} and Kappos, {Andreas J.}",
year = "2005",
language = "British English",
series = "Keep Concrete Attractive - Proceedings of the fib Symposium 2005",
pages = "488--495",
editor = "Adorjan Borosnyoi and Balazs, {Gyorgy L.}",
booktitle = "Keep Concrete Attractive - Proceedings of the fib Symposium 2005",
note = "2005 fib Symposium on Keep Concrete Attractive ; Conference date: 23-05-2005 Through 25-05-2005",
}