Hello, I am trying to model a beam prestressed with 16 CFRP strands.
- The objective of modeling the beam in Abaqus is to find the longitudinal and transverse strains and to identify the splitting cracks in the cross-section as observed after the de-tensioning of strands.
- The problem is how I can model the sequence of detention of each strand. In my view, when strand 1 is cut, it behaves like a point load and develops strain and stresses in concrete and is similar for all other 15 strands. On-site, we observe the splitting cracks at the end of the beam soon after the release of strands and I really need to model those splitting cracks.
- Do I start this modeling on a static step or dynamic explicit?
- Please explain the proper interaction between concrete and CFRP strands.