Resistance equation of projectile penetrating into reinforced concrete shield

Penetration resistance is a crucial issue in the study of armor's anti-penetration performance and the optimization design of projectile structures. Through the analysis of the mechanical response of reinforcing bars under the dynamic constraint of both the projectile and concrete, the limitation of existing finite-length rigid beam models have been obtained. Based on this foundation, a shear-plastic hinge model was used to analyze the case of a projectile directly hitting the reinforcing bars, and a plastic string model was used to analyze the case of a projectile colliding with the side of the reinforcing bars, resulting in a more accurate equation for penetration resistance. In the shear plastic hinge model, stress analysis was performed based on the shear sliding of the reinforcing bar before fracture, and energy dissipation was calculated based on the deformation of the plastic hinge after the reinforcing bar fractures. In the plastic string model, the yield criterion of reinforcing bars under the combined action of bending moment and axial force was analyzed, and the plastic energy dissipation equations for reinforcing bar tension and bending were established. At the same time, the influence of changes in reinforcing bar kinetic energy was considered. Based on the theoretical model of cavity expansion and the empirical formula for the depth of projectile penetration, the concrete resistance equation under the indirect influence of steel reinforcement was obtained. By comparing with existing experimental data, the rationality of the theoretical models was verified. By analyzing the yield strength, diameter, mesh size of reinforcing bars, as well as the impact location of projectile, suggestions for the reinforcement design of the bulletproof layer were given. The adjacent two layers of reinforcing bars mesh should be staggered. The ratio of steel mesh to projectile diameter should be set between 0.5 and 0.8. It is not advisable to simply pursue high-strength reinforcing bars, and the ultimate plastic strain of reinforcing bars should also be considered as an important factor.