Vol. 28 No. 1 (2025) Cover Image
Vol. 28 No. 1 (2025)

Published: March 31, 2025

Pages: 129-137

Articles

Behaviour of Slabs Under Impact Loading: A Review

Raid A. Daud 1 Sultan Daud 2 Mustafa H. Al-Allaf 2 Fahad Alrshoudi 3
1 Dept. of Forensic Eng., Higher Institute of Forensic Sciences, Al-Nahrain University.
2 Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University
3 Civil Engineering Department, King Saud University
History
  • Received: December 12, 2023
  • Revised: September 16, 2024
  • Accepted: December 2, 2024
  • Available Online: March 20, 2025
DOI

https://doi.org/10.29194/NJES.28010129

Abstract

The behaviour of slabs under impact loading differs significantly from that observed under short-term or long-term static loading conditions. Such dynamic loading scenarios typically arise from vehicular collisions, explosive events, or other forms of sudden impact. This paper aims to synthesise and critically evaluate the extant literature concerning the response of slabs subjected to impact loading. The investigation encompasses an analysis of the salient factors influencing slab behaviour, elucidation of failure mechanisms, examination of methodologies for simulating impact loading, and a critical appraisal of pertinent design code recommendations. Through this comprehensive review, it has been ascertained that reinforcement configuration plays a pivotal role in augmenting the resistance of slabs to impact loading. Furthermore, the predominant mode of failure observed in such scenarios is punching shear. This finding underscores the necessity for meticulous consideration of shear capacity in the design of impact-resistant slab structures. 

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