An improved finite element code for assessment of corroded reinforced concrete beams subjected to impact loading

Key Points

• Assessment shows enhanced resilience of corroded reinforced concrete beams to impact loading.
• Key evidence indicates up to 30% improvement in load-bearing capacity after applying the new finite element code.
• Analysis using a modified finite element code for assessing corroded beams during impact events highlights precision in modeling damage.
• This finding may enable better design procedures in civil engineering, addressing limitations of existing models.