@inproceedings{c860c655fd8449788a5763e48a13c852,
title = "High velocity impact behaviour of a new hybrid fibre reinforced cementitious composite",
abstract = "In this paper, a new cementitious composite reinforced with 0.6\% volume steel fibres and 1.5\% volume polyvinyl-alcohol fibres is developed aiming for enhanced impact resistance.High velocity impact tests of panels made of the new material, plain concrete panels and concrete panels reinforced with 2\% volume steel fibres are conducted when subjected to impact from a standard 7.62 mm round inservice bullet fired from a knight armament the SR-25 military rifle. The post impact responses of the panels in terms of crater sizes and damage failure mode, and fragmentation size and weight, and regress velocity are analysed and compared to characterize the impact resistance. The test results demonstrate significantly enhanced impact and shatter resistance of the new hybrid fibre reinforced cementitious composite with reduced spalling and fragmentation, localized damage areas, and improved cracking resistance.",
author = "Yixia Zhang and Zachary Kerr and Brian Jarvis",
year = "2014",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2014",
publisher = "International Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC)",
editor = "Raafat El-Hacha",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2014",
note = "7th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2014 ; Conference date: 20-08-2014 Through 22-08-2014",
}