Browsing Civil and Environmental Engineering by Subject "Finite Element Analysis"
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Finite Element Analysis Workflow for Heat Straightening of Impact-Damaged Steel Bridges
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-11)Impacts between over-height vehicles and steel bridges are common throughout North America and the resulting bridge damage is unpredictable and sudden. Heat straightening is an alternative to replacing steel members and ... -
Finite Element Model of a Two-cell Contact and Separation Experiment
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-08)Cell-cell adhesion is important to understanding the mechanics of cell-cell interactions. A recent study of cell adhesion was conducted by others using an Atomic Force Microscopy to measure forces when two cells are brought ... -
Finite Element Modelling of GFRP Reinforced Concrete Beams
(University of Waterloo, 2015-04-29)The numerical modelling of twelve concrete beams reinforced with glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) longitudinal and transverse bars was performed by the author using the finite element analysis (FEA) software ABAQUS. ... -
Investigation in Alternative Devices for Joint Load Transfer in Jointed Concrete Pavement
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-25)Conventional construction of Jointed Plain Concrete Pavements (JPCP) in Canada consists of placing a round steel epoxy-coated dowel at the mid height of the pavement. Steel dowels reduce stepping at the joint to improve ... -
Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Punching Shear of Reinforced Concrete Slab-Column Connections
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-08)The code provisions for the design of reinforced concrete slabs are based on empirical and mostly statistical formulations derived from the tests. The available testing database consists of different types of slabs and in ... -
Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Punching Shear of Reinforced Concrete Slabs Supported on Rectangular Columns
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-22)Historical and current design code provisions for the punching shear of reinforced concrete slabs supported on rectangular columns vary greatly and are primarily based on empirical results. Additionally, the existing ... -
Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Slab-Column Connections with Headed Stud/Bolt Shear Reinforcement Subjected to Punching Shear
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-29)While many experimental tests have been conducted by various researchers on the punching behaviour of reinforced concrete flat slabs supported on columns with headed stud/bolt shear reinforcement, there are still many ... -
Numerical Analysis of Debonding Mechanisms of Externally Bonded FRP Reinforcement in RC Beams
(University of Waterloo, 2018-04-16)There is an urgent need to develop economic and efficient methods to repair and strengthen existing reinforced concrete structures. This demand is motivated by several factors including the aging of concrete structures, ... -
Up-Scaling Distinct Element Method Simulations of Discontinua
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-20)Pre-existing fractures significantly influence the geomechanical response of the rock mass at the reservoir scale. For geomechanical applications, these natural fractures need to be considered in the mechanical response ...