Finite element implementation of punching shear behaviors in shear-reinforced…

Punching shear reinforcement systems such as studs and stirrups are used to improve the punching shear strength of flat slabs. A three dimensional finite element model (FEM) is developed through Ansys 10 computer software, to carry out the nonlinear analysis of 16 flat-slab models with and without punching shear reinforcement. Several important parameters are incorporated in the analysis, namel…