Análise de impactos balísticos de alto calibre em blocos de concreto com reforço de malha de aço: caracterização do material e identificação, análise e classificação dos danos

Abstract

This dissertation aims to analyze the behavioral process of concrete with steel mesh reinforcement subjected to high-caliber ballistic impacts, aiming to provide subsidies for the development of more effective protection solutions to firearm shots. The research addresses relevant topics related to violence in Brazil, the use of firearms and armor systems. The methodology included compression tests, characteristics of the specimens to ballistic impact in concrete. The results allowed the identification and classification of damage, revealing that normal C40 class concrete with steel mesh reinforcement presents good behavior for ballistic protection. This research contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the area of ballistic protection using concrete, providing subsidies for safer and more efficient projects.