Tensile properties of very‐high‐strength concrete for penetration‐resistant structures

Article type: Research Article

Authors: O’Neil, E.F.^; | Neeley, B.D. | Cargile, J.D.

Affiliations: Concrete and Materials Division, Structures Laboratory, US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180‐6199, USA | Geomechanics and Explosion Effects Division, Structures Laboratory, US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180‐6199, USA

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Abstract: This paper describes the potential suitability of a new family of concrete mixtures for use in protective structures. Two very‐high‐strength concrete mixtures are discussed and experimental results of penetration studies on one of these are presented. The results are compared to penetration‐study results of other, more conventional concrete mixtures, and the advantages of the very‐high‐strength mixtures are described.

Journal: Shock and Vibration, vol. 6, no. 5-6, pp. 237-245, 1999