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Nonlinear Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Frames and Panels

Franklin, H. A.

UCB/SESM-1970/05, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1970-03, 265 pages

An analytical procedure is developed which utilizes quadrilateral, linear strain finite elements, special frame elements, axial force rod elements, and bi-directional tielink elements in order to study two dimensional reinforced concrete frames with attached shear panels which are subjected to large lateral forces. Analytical predictions of cracking, stress patterns, and deformations are compared to experimental results where possible.

Available online: http://nisee.berkeley.edu/documents/SEMM/SEMM-70-05.pdf (10 MB)