Our living standards are substantially influenced by the advent and development of new
materials. The need for stronger building materials has led to useful innovations such as the …

This study presents a comprehensive review and systematic analysis of 116 publications
focusing on the dynamic increase factor (DIF) in concrete, a critical parameter for evaluating …

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 …

Static and dynamic split tensile tests were conducted on rubber concrete with varied volume
fractions of rubber particles that replaced fine aggregate (10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50 …

In the process of tunnel blasting excavation, radial cracks could be induced. To investigate
the effect of loading rates on crack propagation velocity and rock initiation toughness, a new …

Dynamic increase factor (DIF) is a measure of the rate effect in the analysis and design of
structures subjected to impact or impulsive loads. A variety of DIFs have been suggested …

In order to enhance concrete's impact resistance, this study investigates the effects of single
basalt fiber and basalt-polyethylene hybrid fiber on concrete through split Hopkinson …

Recycled tyre polymer (RTP) fibre has recently been gaining ever-increasing attention from
the scientific community as a promising substitute to synthetic fibres for cementitious …

This paper presents a pilot study on the characterization of the high-strain rate compressive
behavior of a novel concrete with two different substituted recycled plastic aggregates. A …

Dynamic disasters in Chinese coal mines pose a significant threat to coal productivity. Thus,
a thorough understanding of the deformation and failure processes of coal is necessary. In …