Knowledge in Limit state analysis of beams

Limit state Analysis of beams

The combination of Finite Element Method and Limit State Method is one of the important problems of non-linear analysis of reinforced concrete structures. The paper considers the representation of limit state of structures in accordance with the logic of Finite Element Method and the definition of properties of separate finite elements by limit state analysis. This problem is solved by means of specially created additional finite elements for taking account of each type of limit states of the main finite element. A definition of properties of the additional concrete triangular deep-beam finite element are presented. This element describes the limit state of the main finite element in an analysis of reinforced concrete structures at the plane stress-strain state.