DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.12578463
title: Dataset of article: Experimental analysis of total energy absorption capacity in RC beams subjected to single or repeated drop-weight impacts. Part 1: General information

description: Part 1: General information

Results in this dataset are presented in Johansson et. al. (2025). Any results used from this open access data shall be cited to:

Johansson M., Leppänen J., Flansbjer M., Lozano F., Jönsson J., Makdesi J. and Stenseke A. (2025). Experimental analysis of total energy absorption capacity in RC beams subjected to single or repeated drop-weight impacts. International Journal of Protective Structures. https://doi.org/10.1177/20414196251361155

The presented data is based on Lozano and Makdesi (2017); and Jönsson and Stenseke (2018):

Lozano F. and Makdesi J. (2017). Concrete Beams Subjected to Drop-Weight Impact and Static Load: Structural Behavior and Plastic Rotational Capacity from Experiments and Finite Element Analysis. Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering. Gothenburg, Sweden: Chalmers University of Technology. Master’s Thesis BOMX02-17-21.

and

Jönsson J. and Stenseke A. (2018). Concrete Beams Subjected to Repeated Drop-Weight Impact and Static Load: Assessment of structural response in experimental testing and predicted response with numerical analyses. Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering. Gothenburg, Sweden: Chalmers University of Technology. Master’s Thesis ACEX30-18-34.

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This dataset consists of the following records:

Part 1: General information

Lozano and Makdesi 2017 - Concrete Beams Subjected to Drop-Weight Impact and Static Load

Jönsson and Stenseke 2018 - Concrete Beams Subjected to Repeated Drop-Weight Impact and Static Load

Part 2: Series I-1 and Series I-2

Static tests – Aramis files

Impact tests - High speed images

Impact tests – COM Correlate files

Part 3: Series II-1 and Series II-2

Static tests – GOM Correlate files

Impact tests - High speed images

Impact tests – COM Correlate files

Part 4: Series II-3 and Series II-4

Static tests – GOM Correlate files

Impact tests - High speed images

Impact tests – COM Correlate files

Part 5: Series I-Ref and Series II-Ref

Static tests – Aramis files
description: Reinforced concrete (RC) protective structures require a large energy absorption capacity if they are to effectively withstand impulse loading due to blast or impact. Such structures may be subjected to both single and repeated impulse loading but there are just a few studies for the latter case. Therefore, in this study, experiments were conducted on RC beams, which were subjected to single or repeated drop-weight impacts. The beam response during impact was studied using a high-speed camera and digital image correlation. To determine the total energy absorption capacity, the impact-loaded beams were subjected to static loading until failure and the results compared to those of statically loaded reference beams. The total energy absorption capacity was of the same order or higher for beams previously subjected to impact loading, with a strong impact resulting in a greater increase. For tests in which the total impact energy was kept constant, repeated impact loading caused increased local damage, whilst decreasing the total energy absorption capacity.

Keywords: reinforced concrete, experiments, energy absorption capacity, drop-weight impact, repeated impacts, digital image correlation
description: Links to records:

Leppänen J (2025) Dataset of article: Experimental analysis of total energy absorption capacity in RC beams subjected to single or repeated drop-weight impacts. Part 1: General information. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12578464

Leppänen J (2025) Dataset of article: Experimental analysis of total energy absorption capacity in RC beams subjected to single or repeated drop-weight impacts. Part 2: Series I-1 and Series I-2. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15279387

Leppänen J (2025) Dataset of article: Experimental analysis of total energy absorption capacity in RC beams subjected to single or repeated drop-weight impacts. Part 3: Series II-1 and Series II-2. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15279391

Leppänen J (2025) Dataset of article: Experimental analysis of total energy absorption capacity in RC beams subjected to single or repeated drop-weight impacts. Part 4: Series II-3 and Series II-4. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15279393

Leppänen J (2025) Dataset of article: Experimental analysis of total energy absorption capacity in RC beams subjected to single or repeated drop-weight impacts. Part 5: Series I-Ref and Series II-Ref. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15279395