Cofer, William F.; Zhang, Yi; McLean, David I. A comparison of current computer analysis methods for seismic performance of reinforced concrete members. (English) Zbl 1051.74043 Finite Elem. Anal. Des. 38, No. 9, 835-861 (2002). Summary: An evaluation of current capabilities in the area of cyclic analysis of reinforced concrete components is presented through the application of several analysis methods to a benchmark problem. Data from experimental tests involving the flexural and shear performance of a reinforced concrete column is used for comparison. Analyses for cyclic and monotonic load cases are performed using a degrading plastic hinge model, a fiber beam model, and a three-dimensional finite element model. Details of the data preparation and analysis results are presented and evaluated. Recommendations are made regarding the relative effectiveness of the methods for practical dynamic analysis. Cited in 1 Document MSC: 74S05 Finite element methods applied to problems in solid mechanics 74E30 Composite and mixture properties 74H50 Random vibrations in dynamical problems in solid mechanics PDFBibTeX XMLCite \textit{W. F. Cofer} et al., Finite Elem. Anal. Des. 38, No. 9, 835--861 (2002; Zbl 1051.74043) Full Text: DOI