Numerical Evaluation of the Opening Effects on the Reinforced Concrete Slab Structural Performance

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Numerical model validation results. (a) Cracks on the top of the concrete slab. (b) Cracks on the bottom of the concrete slab. (c) Side view of cracked concrete slab. (d) Concrete slab cracking at laboratory model. (e) Stress distribution in slab reinforcements.

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