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The DEFI_GLRC operator allows you to define the parameters of the reinforced concrete behavior models GLRC_DAMAGE [R7.01.31] and GLRC_DM [R7.01.32].

It makes it possible to determine the characteristics of homogenized reinforced concrete from the properties of concrete and several types of reinforcement (passive reinforcements, prestress cables, metallic liner).

In this command, the physical properties (elastic coefficients, elastic limits) and geometric properties (steel sections and positions) of reinforced concrete are entered. At the output, we have a « material » concept, which can then be assigned to the various plate meshes with the AFFE_MATERIAU command.

It is important to note that before using DEFI_GLRC, it is necessary to use DEFI_MATERIAU or DEFI_MATER_GC to fill in all the material parameters concerning steel and concrete components.

Produces a master data structure.