Research Article

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

Table 5

Impact force analysis result at different velocity.

Peak impact force (KN)Time (sec)Average difference in peak impact force (%)velocity@400 kg

3673.480.012541235.682.5 m/s
5711.550.01255 m/s

11597.730.0075098268.3310 m/s