High velocity impact responses of engineered cementitious composite panels

Y. X. Zhang, Khin T. Soe, L. C. Zhang

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Abstract

In this paper, the experimental investigation of impact responses of panels made of a hybrid fiber engineered cementitous composite (ECC) subjected to small hard head steel projectile impact with the impact velocity in the range of 300 m/s and 540 m/s is reported. The hybrid fiber ECC contains 0.58% volume steel fibres and 1.75% volume low modulus polyvinyl-alcohol (PVA) fibres. The constituents of the ECC mix and its material characteristics are introduced briefly in this paper. Impact test results of concrete panels made of conventional concrete are also reported for comparison of the impact resistance capability. The post failure modes of the panels and the damage parameters after impact were analyzed and compared. The test results demonstrate significantly improved impact and shatter resistance of the new hybrid- ECC mix with reduced spalling and fragmentation, localized damage areas, and improved cracking resistance with distributed microcracking.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISEC 2013 - 7th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference
Subtitle of host publicationNew Developments in Structural Engineering and Construction
EditorsSiamak Yazdani, Amarjit Singh
PublisherResearch Publishing Services
Pages755-759
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9810753551, 9789810753559
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event7th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: New Developments in Structural Engineering and Construction, ISEC 2013 - Honolulu, United States
Duration: 18 Jun 201323 Jun 2013

Publication series

NameISEC 2013 - 7th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: New Developments in Structural Engineering and Construction

Conference

Conference7th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: New Developments in Structural Engineering and Construction, ISEC 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu
Period18/06/1323/06/13

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
Copyright © 2013 by Research Publishing Services.

Keywords

  • ECC
  • Hybrid-fiber
  • Impact
  • Microcracking
  • Panel
  • PVA

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