RC beam

i'm analysing the rc beam by using ansys APDL software

span = 2000mm

cross section = 150 x 300 mm

my question is HOW TO MESH THE CONCRETE VOLUME AND REINFORCEMENT (BOTH)

I am a newbie in ABAQUS. Can someone tell me how do I see crack propogation in a RC beam?

Hello, all

I am trying to model a corroded beam under loading considering bond-slip effects. Following is the methods i used,

• FRACTION

           I define the interface between the reinforcement and the concrete, then i added fraction and give the fraction coefficient. However without vetical force, the fraction coefficient is useless. I also define the shear limit which brings no improvement too. So i give up this solution.