Structural Engineering and Mechanics

Volume 13, Number 2, 2002, pages 171-186

DOI: 10.12989/sem.2002.13.2.171

Penetration mechanisms of non-deforming projectiles into reinforced concrete barriers

Avraham N. Dancygier and David Z.Yankelevsky (Israel)

Abstract

Static and dynamic penetration tests of reinforced concrete (RC) slab specimens are described<br />and discussed. The experimental study was aimed at a better understanding of mechanisms that are<br />involved in dynamic penetration, through their identification in static tests, and by establishing their<br />relative influence in similar dynamic cases. The RC specimens were 80

Key Words

impact; penetration; perforation; reinforced concrete barriers.

Address

Avraham N. Dancygier and David Z. Yankelevsky, Department of Civil Engineering and National Building Research Institute, Technion, Technion City, Haifa 32000, Israel