Magnetorheological fluids (MRFs) are classified as intelligent materials whose rheological
and mechanical properties can be modified by interaction with an external magnetic field …

The main aim of the work was the experimental and numerical analysis of the energy
absorption/dissipation capabilities and failure mechanisms of novel hyper-elastic target …

The effect of using a pulse shaper technique, such as rounding a striker or applying a pulse
shaper on the signals recorded with the split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) technique …

The Hopkinson tension bar technique is widely used and is the only method utilized to
measure the mechanical behaviors of materials under a high strain rate; however, many …

The paper analyzes the issues relating to the applicability of innovative material systems for
flexible composite armors. The authors made several samplings of aramid fibers (Kevlar 49) …

The tensile split-Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) system is significantly used for dynamic
material characterization of metals in the range of strain rates 102–104 s–1. There is no …

An accuracy problem of strain measurement at compression split Hopkinson compression
bar experiments with a splitting-beam laser extensometer was considered. The splitting …

This paper presents numerical examination of cermet-type composite material subjected to
impact loads. The base material was Aluminum 44200 matrix material, and materials with …

The article assesses the strength and ductility of laser welded joints made of steel Strenx
S700MC. The assessment was based on tests results concerning the material structure …

The Hopkinson pressure bar has been developed to calibrate and assess high g
accelerometers' capacity. The extreme caution is indispensable for performing calibration of …