Paulo Rodrigo Dapper

Paulo Rodrigo Dapper


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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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3 December 2021 in Sustainability
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PDPaulo Rodrigo Dapper
Paulo Rodrigo Dapper
HEHinoel Zamis Ehrenbring
Hinoel Zamis Ehrenbring
FPFernanda Pacheco
Fernanda Pacheco
Roberto ChristRoberto Christ
Roberto Christ
GPGiovanna COSTELLA Menegussi Portela
Giovanna COSTELLA Menegussi Portela
Bernardo TutikianBernardo Tutikian
Bernardo Tutikian
This study assesses the ballistic impact strength of thin plates made of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) with low cement content (250 kg/m3) and volumes of 80% steel and 20% polypropylene (PP) hybrid fibers. The plates were prepared with thicknesses of 30, 50, and 70 mm and fiber volume ratios of 1.5% and 3.0%. Compressive strength, flexural tensile strength, residual strength, and ballistic impact strength were determined using experimental methods. Test results showed that regardless of fiber content, the UHPC specimens prepared with the hybrid fibers showed similar performance against ballistic impact, exerting relatively low impact energy below 1000 J. The UHPC3.0 mixture made with 3.0% hybrid fiber content exhibited the best performance in terms of energy absorption and spalling resistance at impact energy levels greater than 4000 J. Plate sections with thicknesses of 7 mm showed class III performance (highest level), as recommended for military-based applications.