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Table 5 Comparison of finite element and test results for cyclically loaded specimens.

From: On the FE Modeling of FRP-Retrofitted Beam–Column Subassemblies

 

Cycles

 

CSC1

RSC1

Maximum load (kN)

Cycle 1

Test

15.77

19.00

VecTor2

16.60

19.50

ANSYS

17.40

19.20

Cycle 2

Test

18.55

19.65

VecTor2

18.30

21.50

ANSYS

17.50

21.60

Cycle 3

Test

18.42

19.08

VecTor2

19.50

22.10

ANSYS

17.20

21.10

Dissipated energy (kN mm)

Cycle 3

Test

1,045

1,241

VecTor2

1,142

1,226

ANSYS

1,881

1,649