Ballistic Perforation Resistance of High-Strength Concrete Slabs: Updating Old Information for High-Performance Concrete Materials Available Today

Current information involving the ballistic perforation resistance of high-strength concrete mixtures is limited, with empirical worst-case scenario of nondeforming projectile normal impact formula development used in the majority of investigations. The authors discuss the results of a three test series. Existing equation correlation is discussed in terms of well-known concrete slab projectile perforation empirical equations validation. Of the various models studied, low- and intermediate-strength concrete received conservative results in the Hughes model, consistently conservative results are found in the Petry and Adeli-Amin models, and in the remaining models severely overestimated concrete slab capacity, with compressive strength and disagreement both increasing proportionately. The authors recommend combining models with physical tests, without extrapolation, and with care for protective structures design.

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• Authors:
  • Borvik, Tore
  • Gjorv, Odd E
  • Langseth, Magnus
• Publication Date: 2007-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 45-50
• Serial:
  • Concrete International
  • Volume: 29
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: American Concrete Institute (ACI)
  • ISSN: 0162-4075

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Compressive strength; High strength concrete; Mathematical models; Mixtures; Resistance tests; Slabs
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ballistics; Empirical; Worst case analysis (Routing)
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01051727
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 19 2007 8:27AM