Shear stress distribution of flat-plate using Finite Element Analysis

The development of a linear numerical model of flat-plate to predict shear stress distribution around slab column connection is presented in this paper. An attempt is made to model the slab, flexural reinforcement and shear reinforcement using three dimensional solid elements. The proposed finite element model has been proved to be capable of simulating the shear behavior of slab-column connection and to be suitable for analysis of structural performance of flat plate structures. Numerical results obtained from this model have good agreement with the available results of other researcher's numerical model with one dimensional rebar element.