Perforation studies of concrete panel under high velocity projectile impact based on an improved dynamic constitutive model

Abstract

The finite-depth concrete panels have been widely applied in the protective structures, and its impact resistance and dynamic fracture failures, especially the scabbing/perforation limits, under high velocity projectile impact, are mainly concerned by protective engineers, which are numerically studied based on an improved dynamic concrete model in this study. Firstly, based on the framework of the KCC (Karagozian & Case concrete) model, a dynamic concrete model is proposed which considers an independent tensile damage model and a continued transition between dynamic tensile and compressive properties. Secondly, the strength surface, equation of state and damage parameters of the proposed model are comprehensively calibrated by a triaxial compressive test with high confinement pressure, the rationality of which is further verified based on the single element tests, e.g., uniaxial and triaxial compression as well as uniaxial, biaxial and triaxial tension. Thirdly, a series of projectile high velocity impact tests on thin and thick concrete panels are simulated, which indicates that the projectile residual velocity and dynamic fracture failures are reproduced satisfactorily, while the KCC model underestimates both the spalling and scabbing dimensions severely. Finally, based on the validated concrete model and finite element analyses approach, the validations of the existing five empirical formulae are evaluated, in terms of the depth of penetration (DOP) and scabbing/perforation limits of concrete panel. Both the Army corps of engineers (ACE) and modified National Defense Research Committee (NDRC) formulae are recommended in the design of the protective structure to avoid scabbing failure.