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Hi,

Model:

I am modeling a simple pull out test, 30 inch diameter by 20 in tall concrete cyclinder, with a 25 inch steel rebar embedded 5 inch into the concrete cylinder.  The goal is to see what is the stresses of the embeded region for both the concrete and steel rebar.  Ultimately, I would try to incorporate the damage concrete plastic model, but that is after I figure this out.

Constraints:

Hi
all,

 I
am an ABAQUS novice working on a graduation project.  My model is a
reinforced concrete Tee-joint with steel rebars and stirrups embedded to the
concrete.  The concrete is modeled using the Damage-Plasticity model, with
mostly default suggested values.  The elastic and plastic values are
derived from experimental values.  In addition to the embeddment, the
column and the beam is tied together using the tie command.  The model is
subjected to an axial load as well as a displacement force.