Research Article

Finite Element Analysis of RC Beams by the Discrete Model and CBIS Model Using LS-DYNA

Table 4

Mesh data for the CBIS model.

CBIS modelVery fine meshFine meshNormal meshCoarse mesh

Total nodes1690992335557503480
Solid elements1532161926441042408
Beam elements5422275217831294
Solid element size(mm)20 ✕ 20 ✕ 2040 ✕ 40 ✕ 4060 ✕ 60 ✕ 7680 ✕ 80 ✕ 76
Beam element size(mm)20406080