0
$\begingroup$

I'm looking for a way to compare the joint strength of beam-to-column connections of pre-cast and site cast concrete. Is it possible to do this on a FEA software?

Improve this question
$\endgroup$

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
0
$\begingroup$

It should be possible. You will probably need to describe volumetric change during curing, which should be possible using element "swelling" feature. As a result, there will be different prestress fields. Since you have more control in case of pre-casting, I would guess it has a potential to have more advantageous residual stress field than site cast.

Improve this answer
$\endgroup$

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.