A SIMPLIFIED CALCULATION METHOD FOR LOADING PROCESS OF HIGH STRENGTH REINFORCED CONCRETE PANELS

Based on the softened truss model for reinforced concrete, a simplified calculation method is proposed to simulate the whole loading process of high strength reinforced concrete panels in this paper. The calculated results of eight panels using the method are in good agreement with available test data. The new method is simpler than other methods, since it is accomplished from stress evaluation to strain evaluation. The new method can be used in designing the reinforced high strength concrete panels and in checking the resistant capacity of high strength reinforced concrete panels.