Static analysis of a reinforced bimodulus beam on elastic foundation

Abstract

The work considers a reinforced concrete beam made of bimodule material on an elastic Winkler base. The influence of the number of reinforcing bars located in the stretched zone on the maximum normal stress and the maximum deflection is numerically investigated. The choice of the cross-section dimensions, such as the width and thickness of the flanges, the height of the beam, causes particular difficulties and is limited by the need to determine specific ratios of I-beam sizes. Numerical investigation allows analyzing the influence of the width of the I-beam flange that is in contact with the elastic base on the maximum tensile stresses and maximum deflection. The effect on the stressed-deformed state of the various cross-section forms is carried out in work for an I-beam, a rectangle, and a T-beam. Related to the fact that for many building materials the elastic moduli for tension and compression differ, it became necessary to determine the influence of material heterogeneity on the stress-strain state of the elements of building structures. In particular, the widespread use of reinforced concrete beams as elements of band foundations requires a refinement of the stress-strain state study taking into account the heterogeneity of concrete.