Mehdi Lima

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Can you please provide some documens/references for the Live LOad Factor applied in design of culverts under Cooper's E-50 back in 1930?

Hi all, I would like to understand the load factor that was used for culvert design under E-50 Cooper loading configuration back in 1930s. Please provide references that explicitly addressing the...

02 November 2018 9,361 1 View

What is the difference in outcome when we use "node to surface" contact instead of "surface to surface" contact in ABAQUS?

Th contact between two surfaces can be modeled as "surface to surface" or "node to surface"in ABAQUS. What is the difference in results when we use these two contacts in ABAQUS standard.

09 March 2015 4,216 1 View

Is there any limitation on the ratio of E1/E2 (maximum or minimum ratio) for the FRP sheet if there is no testing on FRP properties for E2 or E3?

Is there any limitation on the ratio of E1/E2 (the maximum or minimum ratio) for the FRP sheet if there is no testing on FRP properties for E2 or E3? Regards, Lima

25 February 2015 6,771 2 View

What is the best method to simulate the FRP-Concrete interface in ABAQUS?

For retrofitting and strengthening purposes of Rc structure, using FRP is one of the common methods. However, the simulation of interface of concrete and FRP is very critical. I would like to...

11 November 2014 5,855 10 View