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Analysis of Reinforced Concrete (RC) McNeice Slab Using Nonlinear Finite Rev “x”

Element Techniques MSC/Marc

Prepared By:
David R. Dearth, P.E.
Applied Analysis & Technology, Inc.
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Introduction
 McNeice (1.) tested a reinforced concrete (RC) slab in 1967.

 The purpose of this summary is to present results of addressing this RC Slab and
computing the load deflection curve using MSC/Marc for comparison to the
experimental test data.

 For comparison purposes the results from Abaqus example problem 1.1.5 using
Abaqus/Standard at tension stiffening case ε = 0.002 in/in are also compared.

 For rectangular plates (or slabs) no general expression for deflection of plates with
corner supports as a function of central concentrated loading is available. The loading to
produce (a.) initial cracking and (b.) ultimate capacity is computed using the Marc
Vector plots of element cracking strain.

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McNeice Slab Geometry with Rebar Definition Rev “x”
from Reference 1 No Scale

3” o.c.

Figure 1.1.5-1 McNeice Slab steel reinforcement locations (not to scale)

(Abaqus Examples Manual 1.1.5 Collapse of Concrete Slab)
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Quarter Symmetric RC Slab with Boundary Conditions & Loading Rev “x”

Mesh size for the quarter

symmetric model is 12x12x4
Y-Z Symmetric
Plane, BC = Tx

Symmetric Loading,
Ptot/4 for Qtr Sym
Idealization

Corner Vertical
Reaction, BC=Tz

X-Z Symmetric
Plane, BC = Ty

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Quarter Symmetric RC Slab Rebar Idealization Rev “x”

3/16” dia.
Interior Rebar Rebar Spacing
Y-Z Symmetric
Area = 0.0276 in2 3” o.c. Typ
Plane, BC = Tx

3/16” dia. Rebar at

Plane of Symmetry
Area/2 = 0.0138 in2

X-Z Symmetric
Plane, BC = Ty

3/16” dia. Rebar at Rebar Size 3/16” Dia.

Plane of Symmetry Table 4.1 Slab No. 1 (1.)
Area/2 = 0.0138 in2

Rebar Material Properties; Mild Steel

Es= 29x 106 psi ν =0.3
Yield Stress Fty = 60,000 psi
Bi-Linear-Plastic Modulus = Perfectly Plastic

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Concrete : Isotropic Tension Properties Rev “x”
The concrete is idealized using 3D solid elements. Young’s modulus of elasticity for the concrete is given as:

Concrete Material Properties

Es= 4.150 x 106 psi ν =0.15
Critical Cracking Stress (Rupture Stress) fr = 460 psi(2.)
Tension Softening Strain at Failure, ε = 0.002 in/in(2.)

Note: Abaqus input is “strain at failure”.

Marc input is “tension softening slope”.

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Concrete : Isotropic Compression Properties Rev “x”
The concrete is idealized using 3D solid elements. Young’s modulus of elasticity for the concrete is given as:

Concrete Material Properties The compressive uniaxial stress-

Es= 4.150 x 106psi ν =0.15 strain relationship for the concrete
Compressive Failure Stress f ’c = 5,550 psi(2.) model was obtained using the multi-
Crushing Strain, εc = 0.003 in/in (assumed) linear isotropic stress-strain
equations for concrete from
MacGregor 1992(3.).

Note: Plasticity definition data for MSC/Marc is defined as post-yield, or plastic, portion of the stress strain curve; e.g. yield
stress  zero net plasticity. Typical engineering data for stress-strain curves are defined as total nominal strain.

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Concrete : Isotropic Properties Rev “x”

The concrete is idealized using 3D solid elements. Young’s modulus of elasticity for the concrete is given as:

Concrete Material Properties

Elastic : Ee= 4.15 x106 psi ν = 0.15
Cracking : Critical Cracking Stress (Rupture Stress) fr = 460 psi
Softening Modulus, Es= 243,495 psi [Failure Strain = 0.002 in/in]
Crushing Strain, εc = 0.003 in/in, Shear Retention : 20%
Plasticity : Elastic-Plastic, Isotropic Hardening, Buyukozturk Concrete

Concrete Isotropic Material Input Dialog

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McNeice Slab Test Deflections vs MSC/Marc & Abaqus/Explicit Rev “x”

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Marc Concrete Crack Progression for McNeice Slab Rev “x”

1,940 lbs. Crack Propagation

660 lbs. Last Load Step Prior to Cracks 1,286 lbs. Crack Propagation
At Slab Center Out to Edges and
At Slab Center and Corner Support
Corner Support

832 lbs. Cracks Begin to Appear 1,532 lbs. Crack Propagation 3,498 lbs. Crack Propagation
At Slab Center and Corner Support At Slab Center Out to Edges and At Ultimate Load Prior to Full
Corner Support Collapse

Crack Progression vs. Slab Loading

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References
1) McNeice, G.M., Elastic-Plastic Bending of Plates and Slabs by Finite Element
Method; Thesis Submitted to University of London for Degree Doctor of Philosophy,
Department of Civil and Municipal Engineering University College of London,
November 1967

2) Dassault Systems, 1.1.5 Collapse of Concrete Slab, Abaqus 6.11 Example Problems
Manual, Volume 1: Static and Dynamic Analyses, 2011

3) MacGregor, J.G. (1992), Reinforced Concrete Mechanics and Design, Prentice-Hall,

Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

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