Abstract
A two-degree-of-freedom mass-spring model considering the local effect of the contact component is developed to investigate the dynamic responses of reinforced concrete beams under low-velocity impact actions. The local modified coefficient is proposed by parameter regression from drop-hammer impact test results, and then the simplified model is validated by other relevant research. As shown, the simplified model is able to capture the dynamic responses of reinforced concrete beams. In addition, the impact process is simulated and further analysed. The effects of initial impact velocity and the yield criterion of reinforced-concrete beams are investigated. The energy dissipation levels for various cases with the same initial impact energy are compared. An analysis proposal is also developed to predict the dynamic responses of reinforced concrete beams if the impact action case is uncertain.
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