Abstract
This study aims to investigate the impact resistance of textile reinforced concrete (TRC) panels made of high-ductility mortar reinforced with carbon and glass textiles. The TRC panels were subjected to high velocity impact load from a hemispherical steel projectile at impact velocity ranging from 60 m.s−1 to 80 m.s−1. Plain concrete specimens served as control specimens to be compared with TRC specimens. A computer controlled high speed camera was used to record the impact during the test. After the impact testing, the magnitude of the impact damage to the TRC panels was evaluated by measuring the mass loss, penetration depth and scabbing diameter. The results demonstrated that the presence of textiles was beneficial in reducing the crack propagation and local damage.
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