Experimental Study on Local Damage to Reinforced Concrete Panels Subjected to Oblique Impact by Projectiles

Abstract

Most empirical formulas used to evaluate local damage to reinforced concrete (RC) structures have been based on impact tests conducted with a rigid projectile at an impact angle normal to the target structure. Only a few impact tests have been performed involving a soft projectile. Therefore, in this study, we conducted a series of impact tests to evaluate the local damage to RC panels subjected to normal and oblique impacts by rigid and soft projectiles. This paper presents the test conditions, test equipment, test results, and obtained knowledge on local damage to RC panels subjected to normal and oblique impacts.