Geometric and Material Nonlinear Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structure Considering Soil-Structure Interaction

In the present research, a finite element model is presented to study the geometrical and material nonlinear behavior of reinforced concrete plane frames considering soil-structure interaction. The nonlinear behaviors of concrete and reinforcing steel are considered both in compression and tension up to failure. The model takes account also for the number, diameter, and distribution of rebar along every cross section. Soil behavior is taken into consideration using four different models; namely: linear-, nonlinear Winkler's model, and linear-, nonlinear continuum model. A computer program (NARC) is specially developed in order to perform the analysis. The results achieved by the present model show good agreement with both theoretical and experimental published literature. The nonlinear behavior of a rectangular frame resting on soft soil up to failure using the proposed model is introduced for demonstration.

Authors:

• Mohamed M. El-Gendy
• Ibrahim A. El-Arabi
• Rafik W. Abdel-Missih
• Omar A. Kandil

Keywords:

• Nonlinear analysis
• Geometric nonlinearity
• Material nonlinearity
• Reinforced concrete
• Finite element method
• Soilstructure interaction
• Winkler's soil model
• Continuum soil model

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