Finite Element Analysis of a Reinforced Concrete Dapped-End Beam under the Effects of Impact Velocity and Dapped-End Beam Cross-Section Geometry

Table 1

Analysis of geometry and material properties of RC dapped-end beams.

Dapped-end beam designation	Dimension (mm)			Impact mass (kg)	Impact velocity (mm/sec)	Position of impact load
	Nib depth (mm)	Recess length (mm)	Main depth (mm)
Control beam	260	500	600	800	2,500	1/2L
DEB01V1					5,000
DEB01V2					10,000
DEB02 ND1	350	500	600	400	2,500	1/2L
DEB02 ND2	450
DEB03RL1	260	200	600	400	5,000	1/2L
DEB03RL2		350