Structural Behavior of Impact Load on FRP Strengthened Metal Tubular Members

Abstract

This paper summarizes the deformation or fracture of the structural members due to impact load and the velocity achieved during the period of impact loading. A sudden shock that causes deformation or fracture in a metal or concrete member within a short period of time is known as an impact test. The purposes of the impact test are to absorb the heavy load. The toughness, impact resistance, and fracture resistance can be determined with the help of an impact test. In this analysis, three tubular members are used to determine the deformation and velocity of the impactor with FRP (Fibre Reinforced Polymer) and without FRP. The aim of this research is to represent the structure behavior impact load with FRP and without FRP. The results show that tubular member shows huge resistance with the presents of FRP as compared to without FRP. As the hammer drops from a certain height, the velocity also increases with respect to distance. The deformation also increases with respect to velocity.