Numerical simulations of ultra-lightweight steel-concrete-steel sandwich composite panels subjected to impact

S. C. Lee, K. M.A. Sohel, J. Y.R. Liew

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Abstract

This paper presents a simplified three-dimensional Finite Element (FE) model of steel-ultra-lightweight-concrete-steel (SLCS) sandwich composite panel with novel J-hook shear connectors. The FE model was applied in the present study to simulate the response of SLCS sandwich panels subjected to 1.2 ton drop-weight impact. Comparison with impact test data shows that the simplified FE model is able to describe the permanent deformation and displacement time-history of the sandwich panels with reasonable accuracy. In the FE simulation, it was observed that all Jhook connectors were under tension during impact except for the connectors positioned directly below the projectile. This signifies the role of the connectors in preventing separation of steel plates and maintaining the integrity of the sandwich system under impact loading.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, CST 2008
PublisherCivil-Comp Press
Volume88
ISBN (Print)9781905088232
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event9th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, CST 2008 - Athens, Greece
Duration: Sept 2 2008Sept 5 2008

Other

Other9th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, CST 2008
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityAthens
Period9/2/089/5/08

Keywords

  • Drop-weight
  • FE simulation
  • J-hook shear connectors
  • Low velocity impact
  • Sandwich composite panel
  • Ultra-lightweight concrete

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Computational Theory and Mathematics
  • Artificial Intelligence

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