"A Simple Model for Reinforcing Bar Anchorages under
Cyclic Excitations"
by F.C. Filippou
Abstract: A simple and computationally attractive model
of the hysteretic response of reinforcing bar anchorages under
severe cyclic excitations is presented. The model is based on
a piecewise linear approximation of the bond stress distribution
function along the bar anchorage length. Only three intermediate
points located between the ends of the bar suffice to yield results
which match the finite element solution of the problem. The bond
stress value at these intermediate points is established by iteratively
satisfying the equilibrium and compatibility equations of the
bond problem.
The proposed model is used to calculate the response of the bottom
reinforcing bars of an interior beam-column joint subjected to
deformation reversals of increasing magnitude as well as the response
of a single reinforcing bar subjected to cyclic push-pull. The
results are compared with the finite element solution of the studied
cases. The proposed model demonstrates excellent agreement with
the finite element model.
If you are interested in a copy of this report, please contact the EERC
Library at eerclib@shake.berkeley.edu
or send e-mail to Professor Filippou 
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