A A new formulation for predicting the perforation of ballistic impacts in concrete

Authors

  • Thiago Vicente Lima Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
  • Letícia dos Santos Aguilera Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - Instituto Politécnico https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0106-7533
  • Suzana Bottega Peripolli Unversidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
  • Jose Brant de Campos Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Keywords:

Concrete constitutive model, Penetration, ballistic impact, microconcrete

Abstract

This work presents a model for determining the depth of projectile perforation based on the RBL formula for ballistic impact, validated with microconcrete specimens made with Portland cement and coarse aggregate of granite and basalt. The model was validated with 7.62 x 51 mm FMJ (Full Metal Jacketed) ammunition on specimens with 5 cm of diameter and a height variation of 5.00 - 10.00 cm The transformation of kinetic energy into heat was found to be one of the forms of energy release. Experimental results showed that the calculation model proposed here predicts penetration depth values closer to the experimental values than current models, which is favorable for the safety.

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Published

2024-04-19

How to Cite

LIMA, Thiago Vicente; AGUILERA, Letícia dos Santos; PERIPOLLI, Suzana Bottega; CAMPOS, Jose Brant de. A A new formulation for predicting the perforation of ballistic impacts in concrete. Ambiente Construído, [S. l.], v. 24, 2024. Disponível em: https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/ambienteconstruido/article/view/132500. Acesso em: 9 aug. 2026.

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