This paper presents the numerical simulation of membrane structure under impact load. Firstly, the numerical simulation model is validated by comparing with the test in Hao\'s research. Then, the effects of the shape of the projectile, the membrane prestress and the initial impact speed, are investigated for studying the dynamic response and failure mechanism, based on the membrane displacement, projectile acceleration and kinetic energy. Finally, the results show that the initial speed and the punch shape are related with the loss of kinetic energy of projectiles. Meanwhile, the membrane prestress is an important factor that affects the energy dissipation capacity and the impact resistance of membrane structures.
Yingying Zhang, Yushuai Zhao, Mingyue Zhang: Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Environmental Impact and Structural Safety in Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Geomechanics & Deep Underground Engineering, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Building Energy Saving and Construction Technology
Yi Zhou: School of Civil Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University
Qilin Zhang: College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University
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