Ansys For Beam

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ANALYSIS OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAM USING ANSYS SOFTWARE

Kranti Uttam More*1, Anand Bankad*2
*1P.G. Student, Department of Civil Engineering, SG Balekundri Institute of Technology,
Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
*2Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, SG Balekundri Institute of Technology,
Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
DOI : https://www.doi.org/10.56726/IRJMETS44642
ABSTRACT
The main aim of this project is to analysis the reinforced concrete beam using Ansys software and Compare the
Reinforced & Unreinforced beam behaviour for its strength against load. The analysis done by static structural
method. The beam size id 750x150x150 main bars are 12mm diameter and stirrups are 8mm dia. Behaviour
prediction of reinforced concrete elements till failure is usually carried out using experimental testing, and the
observations are recorded only at critical locations due to restriction in cost of testing equipment and
accessories. . In order to avoid the destructive testing, reduction of the cost of materials and manpower, the
behaviour prediction of RC beams is generally carried out using numerical methods. The following outputs
analysed: stress-strain analysis in Beam model, load capacity and also comparing the Experimental results with
Ansys software. We can analyze the both rectangular concrete beam with or without reinforcement. The
objective of our project to provide a practical knowledge of how a beam was behaves and comparing the
experimental and software results.
Keywords: Reinforced And Unreinforced Beam, Stress, Strain, Load, Deflection, And Ansys.
I. INTRODUCTION
Reinforced concrete (RC), which is widely used in many different types of designing constructions, has emerged
as one of the most significant building materials. For a variety of structural applications, reinforced concrete is
a desirable material due to its affordability, efficacy, quality, and firmness. The development of a
comprehensively efficient and secure structure depends on an understanding of how the structural elements
respond to loading. Numerous methods have been used to consider how structural components will behave.
The performance of beams is often studied by extensive experimental research. The outcomes are evaluated
against theoretical computations that predict avoidances and internal stress/strain distributions within the
beams. The analysis of finite elements can also be used to demonstrate the behavior numerically in order to
support these calculations and to provide an important addition to the laboratory research, particularly in
parametric studies.
II. METHODOLOGY
Analysis of R.C beams using Ansys:
Finite Element Analysis: It is widely carried out experimental study to consider each parts individuals
including quality of concrete under several loading circumstances. The utilization of this method reveals the
structure's actual behavior. However, it takes a lot of time and money. These fundamental components are also
subjected to finite element analysis. A technique for evaluating structures called FE analysis can provide an
valid forecast of how each component will react to various structural loads. Because it is plenty of quicker than
the inventory technique and is very effective, the use of FEA has been the method of choice to analyze the
behavior of concrete. It is now possible to demonstrate the complicated performance of reinforced concrete
beams using FE modeling thanks to the development of sophisticated numerical instruments for inquiry, such
as the finite elements method (FEM).
Engineering data:
In Ansys to create a model we should need to select the engineering data. In Engg data we select the material
concrete and steel which used in analyses process. After selecting material we select the material properties eg.
Yield strength, passion’s ratio etc.
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Geometry:
For this Spaceclaim platform, we may construct a model of the beam using geometry, and we can make distinct
groups for each component when designing a model. Applying the rebar diameter size to the bars
simultaneously.
Modelling and Meshing:
By creating volumes, the element is modelled. Linear mesh is utilized to achieve excellent solution from the
Solid65 component. Boundary conditions must be linked to the supports and loadings in order for the model to
behave similarly to the experimental beam. The support is modeled to allow for the creation of a hinge and
roller. The entire modal line is subjected to the applied force.
Static structural analysis:
In static structural we give support condition, type on load.
Solution:
In solution we can get all the results which we want to analysis and also we can get charts with respect to x and
y direction.
III. MODELING AND ANALYSIS
Table 1. Material selection
SL NO MATERIAL
1 STEEL
Rebar Grade - 500Mpa
Compression
and Tension linear elastic Young's modulus 2E+05 N/mm2
steel
Poisson ratio 0.3
Plasticity Yield strength 500 N/mm2
Tangent modulus 0 N/mm2
Diameter 12mm
Rebar Grade - 500Mpa
Stirrups linear elastic Young's modulus 2E+05 N/mm2
Poisson ratio 0.3
Plasticity Yield strength 500 N/mm2
Tangent modulus 0 N/mm2
Diameter 8mm
2 CONCRETE
linear elastic Young's modulus 3E+04 N/mm2
Poisson ratio 0.2
Grade M25

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Figure 1: Selecting engineering data. Figure 2: RC beam model with one point load.
Figure 3: RC beam model with two point load. Figure 4: Concrete beam model with one point load
Figure 5: Update mesh Size. Figure 6: 3D Solve static analysis.
Figure 7: Directional deformation Figure 8: Normal stress.

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Figure 9: Normal strain. Figure 10: 3D Force reaction.
Figure 11: Directional deformation. Figure 12: Normal stress.
Figure 13: Normal strain. Figure 14: Force reaction.
Figure 15: Directional deformation. Figure 16: Normal stress.

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Figure 17: Normal strain. Figure 18: Force reaction.
Figure 19: Manual testing with one point load. Figure 20: Manual testing with two point load.
IV. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Unreinforced beam with single point load

45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Load Deflection
Software result 39.98 2.27
Manual result 38.6 2.3
Chart 1: Comparison between software and manual result of unreinforced beam

Discussion: In unreinforced simply supported beam with concentrated point load the beam size is
700x150x150mm and for this beam analysis carried out by Ansys and the load carried 39.98kN and the
deflection obtained 2.27mm. And for experimental work the load carried 38.6kN and deflection obtained
2.30mm.The percentage difference for load is 3.45% and for deflection is 1.3%.In this case the software values
are more than the manual values in software the beam was resist more load but the deflection was less as
compared to manual values.

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Reinforced beam with single point load

140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Load Deflection
Manual result 116.3 6.2
Chart 2: Comparison between software and manual result of reinforced beam

Discussion: In reinforced simply supported beam with concentrated point load the beam size is
700x150x150mm and for this beam analysis carried out by Ansys and the load carried 122.06kN and the
deflection obtained 5.24mm. And for experimental work the load carried 116.3kN and deflection obtained
6.20mm.The percentage difference for load is 4.71% and for deflection is 15.48%. In this case the manual load
value is less than the software load value but the manual deflection is more than the software deflection. In
software the beam was resist more load and the deflection was also less as compared to manual values.
Reinforced beam with two point load

200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Load Deflection
Manual result 171 5.9
Chart 3: Comparison between software and manual result of reinforced beam

Discussion: In reinforced beam with two point load the beam size is 700x150x150mm and for this beam
analysis carried out by Ansys and the load carried 172.35kN and the deflection obtained 5.39mm. And for
experimental work the load carried 171kN and deflection obtained 5.90mm.The percentage difference for load
is 0.70% and for deflection is 8.64%. In this case the manual and the software values are approximately same
but software load are more than the manual load. In the software beam is resisting more load and the deflection
is also less as compared to manual values.

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Comparison of reinforced and unreinforced beam

140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Load (kN) Deflection (mm) Load (kN) Deflection (mm)
Unreinforced beam Reinforced beam
Software result 33.671 1.912 122.06 5.24
Manual result 38.6 2.3 116.3 6.2
Chart 4: Comparison between reinforced and unreinforced beam

Discussion: In reinforced and unreinforced simply supported beam with concentrated point load the beam size
is 700x150x150mm. The unreinforced beam carried load 33.671kN and deflection obtained 1.912mm by
experimental work and same carried load 38.6kn and deflection obtained 2.30mm by software. The reinforced
beam carried load 122.06kN and deflection obtained 5.24mm by experimental work same beam carried load
116.30kN and deflection obtained 6.20mm by software. In this case the Reinforced beam values are more than
the unreinforced beam values it means the reinforced beam can resist more load and it is strong as compare to
unreinforced beam because in reinforcement beam the steel rebar used to give good strength.
Table 2. Stress strain result
Unreinforced with Reinforced with Reinforced with

single point load single point load two point load
Max stress (N/mm2) 0.13 19.5 12.64

Min stress (N/mm2) 0.0026 0.39 0.25
Max strain 0.0095 0.000783 0.000506
Min strain 0.0000019 0.0000156 0.0000101
Discussion: The maximum stress occurs in reinforced beam with two point loads that is 12.64 N/mm 2 and the
minimum stress occurs in unreinforced beam with single point load that is 0.0026 N/mm 2. And the maximum
and minimum strain is occurs in unreinforced beam that is 0.0095 and 0.0000019.
V. CONCLUSION
The analysis of simply supported reinforced and unreinforced concrete beam with single point load and two
point load using ANSYS 12 by static structural method. The analysis is done considering various different
parameters load, deflection, stress, strain etc.
1. In unreinforced simply supported beam with concentrated point load for this beam analysis carried out by
Ansys and the load carried 33.671kN and the deflection obtained 1.912mm. And for experimental work the load
carried 38.6kN and deflection obtained 2.30mm.The percentage difference for load is 12.76% and for deflection
is 16.86%.
2. For unreinforced beam with one point load the max and min stress is 0.13 N/mm 2 and 0.0026 N/mm2
respectively and max and min strain is 0.0095 and 0.0000156. For reinforced beam with two point load the
max and min stress is 19.5 N/mm2 and 0.39 N/mm2 respectively and max and min strain is 0.000783 and
0.0000156. For unreinforced beam with one point load the max and min stress is 12.64 N/mm 2 and 0.25
N/mm2 respectively max and min strain is 0.000506 and 0.0000101.

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3. The unreinforced beam carried load 33.671kN and deflection obtained 1.912mm by experimental work and
same carried load 38.6kn and deflection obtained 2.30mm by software. The reinforced beam carried load
122.06kN and deflection obtained 5.24mm by experimental work same beam carried load 116.30kN and
deflection obtained 6.20mm by software. The reinforced beam can resist more loads and it is strong as compare
to unreinforced beam because in reinforcement beam the steel rebar used to give good strength.
4. According to the analysis done in ANSYS by static structural method the beam resists more loads and the
deflection was also less as compared to experimental results.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I could never have reached the heights or explored the depths without the help, support, guidance and efforts of
a lot of people. It gives me an immense pleasure in expressing my gratitude to all those people who have
supported me and had their contributions in making this Project work possible.
I would like to express my special appreciation and thanks to my guide Mr. Anand Bankad, Asst. Professor,
Department of Civil Engineering, S.G.Balekundri Institute of Technology, Shivabasav Nagar Belagavi-10,
Karnataka, INDIA, for excellent guidance, care and patience. I have benefited greatly from his wealth of
knowledge and meticulous editing. His advice on both Project work as well as on my career have been priceless.
I would like to express my special appreciation and thanks to project coordinator Prof. Shweta N. Vantamuri,
Asst. Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, S.G.Balekundri Institute of Technology, Shivabasav Nagar
Belagavi-10, Karnataka, INDIA, for her continuous support, motivation and patience.
I would like to express my special appreciation and thanks to PG coordinator Mr. Parasharam Sawant, Asst.
Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, S.G.Balekundri Institute of Technology, Shivabasav Nagar Belagavi-
10, Karnataka, INDIA for extending all the help throughout the semester.
I express my heartfelt honor to Dr. K.B.Prakash, Professor and Head, Department of Civil Engineering,
S.G.Balekundri Institute of Technology, Shivabasav Nagar Belagavi-10, Karnataka, INDIA, for his support and
guidance.
I would like to express my deep gratitude to Dr. B.R.Patagundi, Principal of S.G Balekundri Institute of
Technology, Shivabasav Nagar Belagavi-10, Karnataka, INDIA, for his constant support, motivation, valuable
suggestions and encouragement to pursue my Project work.
I am thankful to my friends and all the staff members of Civil Engineering department of S.G Balekundri
Institute of Technology Shivabasav Nagar, Belagavi who assisted, advised, and supported during Project work.
I would like to thank our parents, for their unconditional trust, timely encouragement and endless patience
from childhood till now.
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ANALYSIS OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAM USING ANSYS SOFTWARE

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Figure 5: Update mesh Size. Figure 6: 3D Solve static analysis.

Figure 7: Directional deformation Figure 8: Normal stress.

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Figure 9: Normal strain. Figure 10: 3D Force reaction.

Figure 11: Directional deformation. Figure 12: Normal stress.

Figure 13: Normal strain. Figure 14: Force reaction.

Figure 15: Directional deformation. Figure 16: Normal stress.

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Figure 17: Normal strain. Figure 18: Force reaction.

Unreinforced beam with single point load

Chart 1: Comparison between software and manual result of unreinforced beam

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Reinforced beam with single point load

Chart 2: Comparison between software and manual result of reinforced beam

Reinforced beam with two point load

Chart 3: Comparison between software and manual result of reinforced beam

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Comparison of reinforced and unreinforced beam

Chart 4: Comparison between reinforced and unreinforced beam

Unreinforced with Reinforced with Reinforced with

Max stress (N/mm2) 0.13 19.5 12.64

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