Abstract
Frontal columns in buildings and columns in car parks are vulnerable to vehicular impacts. This paper treats the impact response of such concrete columns under vehicular loads and the use of polymer wrap to enhance their impact capacity. Comprehensive dynamic computer simulation techniques are used along with strain rate effects and hour glass control to evaluate the impact response. Results indicate the effectiveness of wraps in enhancing the impact capacity of these columns.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Advances and Trends in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2010 |
| Editors | Alphose Zingoni |
| Publisher | CRC Press/Balkema |
| Pages | 383-386 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780415584722 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| Event | 4th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2010 - Cape Town, South Africa Duration: 6 Sept 2010 → 8 Sept 2010 |
Publication series
| Name | Advances and Trends in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2010 |
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Conference
| Conference | 4th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2010 |
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| Country/Territory | South Africa |
| City | Cape Town |
| Period | 6/09/10 → 8/09/10 |
Bibliographical note
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