Mixed Finite Element for Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Rectangular Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Beam-Columns

A beam finite-element formulation following Euler-Bernoulli beam theory is presented for geometrically and materially nonlinear analysis of rectangular concrete-filled steel tube (RCFT) beam-columns. The formulation is geared for conducting transient dynamic analysis of composite steel/concrete frame structures. The element stiffness and internal forces were derived through adopting a mixed finite-element approach based on the Hellinger-Reissner variational principle. The load transfer between the steel and concrete constitutive materials was provided through steel and concrete interface via friction and interlocking. Six extra translational degrees-of-freedom (DOFs) were added to the conventional 12 DOF beam element to quantify the differential displacement between the two media. The formulation was verified for a range of geometrically nonlinear test problems and geometrically and materially nonlinear RCFT experimental test specimens from the literature. Strong correlation and convergence characteristics were achieved compared to the published results.

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