Despite the widespread use of concrete as a structural material, our knowledge about its
exact mechanical properties and physical behavior under complex stress states is still …

In this study, a review of previous research that investigates the influence of strain rate on
the dynamic and quasi-static behaviour of concrete and steel material behaviour is …

This study aims to explore dynamic behaviours of fracturing and damage evolution of rock
materials at the grain scale. A grain-based discrete element method (GB-DEM) is proposed …

In contemporary society, industrialization and rising of terrorism threats highlight the
necessity and importance of structural protection against accidental and intentionally …

Studying the high-temperature impact on microcracking behavior of granite is of great
significance to geothermal energy extraction and deep engineering disaster prevention …

It has been well demonstrated that adding fibres into concrete increases the impact loading
resistance capacity of the concrete material. Recent studies proved that using spiral-shaped …

Reliable prediction of structural responses to blast loadings requires an accurate dynamic
material model. The dynamic strength of concrete material is normally higher than the static …

This paper reports probably the first systematic experimental investigation of the influences
of lateral inertia confinement, end friction confinement and aggregates in high-speed impact …

The dynamic behavior of concrete is studied experimentally by testing annular and solid
concrete specimens using split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB). The dynamic increase …

Dynamic performance of concrete structures under blast loading conditions is a topic of
importance as such load generates severe structural damage including flexural damage …