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August 17, 2025

Nonlinear Modeling of Concrete Beam with Opening in Flexural Region

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OEOmer ElzarougOmar Al-Mukhtar University SJSameerah JamalUniversity of the Witwatersrand

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Nonlinear finite element modeling reveals reduced load-bearing capacity and increased cracking in reinforced concrete beams with openings, highlighting crucial design considerations.

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Beams with openings have smaller load-bearing capacities compared to control beams, showing significant structural integrity reduction.
The analysis found larger crack widths in beams with openings, indicating potential risks under similar loading conditions.
Initial cracking loads and failure modes were examined through advanced methodologies in nonlinear finite element modeling.
The study used 2D Diana Finite Element Analysis to assess the flexural behavior of beams, integrating varying opening sizes and geometries.

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Elzaroug et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a36c360a429f7973330642 https://doi.org/10.64516/w4hge668

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Nonlinear finite element modeling reveals reduced load-bearing capacity and increased cracking in reinforced concrete beams with openings, highlighting crucial design considerations.

Nonlinear Modeling of Concrete Beam with Opening in Flexural Region

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Nonlinear Modeling of Concrete Beam with Opening in Flexural Region

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