Kinetic response of reinforced concrete slabs to high-velocity projectile impact-robust numerical and statistical driven modeling techniques

Ammar Babiker; Yassir M. Abbas; M. Iqbal Khan; Jamal M.  Khatib

Kinetic response of reinforced concrete slabs to high-velocity projectile impact-robust numerical and statistical driven modeling techniques

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Ammar Babiker School of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Sudan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 72, Eastern Daim, Khartoum, Sudan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4081-5015
Yassir M. Abbas Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University, P.O. Box 800, Riyadh -11421, Saudi Arabia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2451-4770
M. Iqbal Khan Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University, P.O. Box 800, Riyadh -11421, Saudi Arabia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7200-4866
Jamal M. Khatib Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY, UK https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4393-6728

Abstract

This research explores the dynamic responses of reinforced concrete (RC) slabs under high-velocity impacts. The study utilizes advanced numerical simulations to investigate the effects of varied impact loading and slab depths, unveiling complex rate-dependent behaviors (i.e., impact forces, reactions, accelerations, and displacements) across a diverse range of velocities. The alignment of simulation results with experimental data validates the robustness and accuracy of the employed approach. Additionally, an analytical model predicting the load-carrying capacity and deflection of these slabs under high-velocity loads is proposed. The results indicated that higher loading rates correlate with increased forces and damage until perforation. Analytical models exhibit strong performance within a ±10% error margin, and response surface analysis quantifies the impactor velocity's influence on load for a constant thickness. Overall, this investigation sheds light on the dynamic complexities of RC slabs subjected to high-velocity impacts, providing valuable insights for structural design considerations.

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2024-02-15

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Vol. 21 No. 3 (2024)

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