Data

Beam Dimensions : 1000 x 150 x 150 mm

Grade of concrete : M25
Elastic modulus : 25000 N/sq.mm
Poissons ratio : 0.2
Element used : Concrete 65 (Solid element
supports Cracking, crushing in Ansys
v14.5)
Support Conditions: Simply Supported
Notch Dimensions : 6mm thick and 10 mm
length (V shape)
 Material Properties
 Modelling of Beam with Notch
 Notch at the bottom of the beam
 Meshing of beam
 Support Conditions
 Deformation and First Crack
 Propagation of crack w.r.t. increase of
the load
 Maximized view of the cracks
propagation