A 3D beam element analysis for R/C structural walls

Abstract

To analyse the real 3D functioning of a structure under seismic loading the dialogue between tests and numerical simulations is needed. Within the framework of the TMR-ICONS research program, dynamic and cyclic tests on U-shaped shear walls have been performed at CEA Saclay and JRC Ispra respectively. More recently, for the French program ìCAMUS 2000î, shaking table tests have been performed on reinforced concrete structural walls. In order to simulate these tests, 3D multi-fiber beam elements are used. Comparison with the experimental results shows the well matching and the limitations of the approach