Md Salah Uddin^*

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.42, No.4, pp. 1051-1073, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2025.070688 - 26 December 2025

Abstract Carbon fiber-reinforced composites (CFRCs) have a wide range of applications in the aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors. A higher specific strength-to-weight ratio is desired in high-performance applications. The failure mechanism of CFRCs involves multiscale phenomena, such as failure that can occur at the matrix, fibers, interface, layers, lamina, and laminates. When an impactor hits the CFRCs, the design involves analyzing each of these stages to prevent failure and optimize the properties of CFRCs under various loading conditions. A numerical model was employed to predict the fracture toughness of CFRCs with varying weight fractions and orientations.… More >

Zhishui Sheng¹, Hong Jiang¹, Gang Liu², Fulai Zhang³, Wei Zhang^3,*

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.19, No.3, pp. 531-548, 2025, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2024.059662 - 03 April 2025

Abstract Concrete materials are employed extensively in a variety of large-scale structures due to their economic viability and superior mechanical properties. During the service life of concrete structures, they are inevitably subjected to damage from impact loading from natural disasters, such as earthquakes and storms. In recent years, the phase-field model has demonstrated exceptional capability in predicting the stochastic initiation, propagation, and bifurcation of cracks in materials. This study employs a phase-field model to focus on the rate dependency and failure response of concrete under impact deformation. A viscosity coefficient is introduced within the phase-field model… More >

Somasundaram Karthiyaini¹, Mohan Sasikumar^2,*, Abraham Jebamalar³, P. A. Prasob²

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.41, No.4, pp. 219-237, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2024.053829 - 16 December 2024

Abstract This manuscript presents the projectile impact behavior of hybrid jute/epoxy composite laminates using an instrumented air gun impact setup with the projectile moving in the vertical direction. An approach based on the stiffness change is used to predict the projectile impact response of hybrid jute epoxy-filled laminates impacted with a stainless-steel projectile. The experimental validation of the parameters like dynamic hardness (Hd) coefficient of restitution (COR), natural frequency, damping factor, and loss factor was used to analyze the impact behavior of jute/epoxy composites strengthened with fillers ZrO₂, ZnO, and TiO₂. The free vibration tests of the More >

Baoping Zou^*, Zhiping Liu, Weifeng Jin, Haonan Ding, Zhanyou Luo

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.134, No.1, pp. 517-539, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2022.020853 - 24 August 2022

Abstract To study the dynamic mechanical properties of tuff under different environmental conditions, the tuff from an ancient quarry in Shepan Island was prepared. The impact damage to the rock was tested using a triaxial dynamic impact mechanical testing system (TDIMTS) with different ground stresses, temperatures, and groundwater pressures. The time-strain relationship, dynamic stress-strain relationship, energy dissipation law, energy-peak strain relationship, and the impact damage pattern of the tuff specimens under impact air pressures were investigated. The TDIMTS experiment on ancient underground rock mass under impact loading was also simulated using the finite element analysis software… More >

Zhiliang Wang^1,*, Nuocheng Tian², Jianguo Wang³, Shengqi Yang³, Guang Liu¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.59, No.1, pp. 275-296, 2019, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2019.04247

Abstract The mechanical behaviors and energy dissipation characteristics of heat-treated granite were investigated under repeated impact loading. The granite samples were firstly heat-treated at the temperature of 20°C, 200°C, 400°C, and 600°C, respectively. The thermal damage characteristics of these samples were then observed and measured before impact tests. Dynamic impact compression tests finally were carried out using a modified split-Hopkinson pressure bar under three impact velocities of 12 m/s, 15 m/s, and 18 m/s. These test results show that the mineral composition and the main oxides of the granite do not change with these treatment temperatures.… More >

A. Rama Ch,ra Murthy¹, G.S. Palani¹, Nagesh R. Iyer¹

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.4, No.4, pp. 221-230, 2008, DOI:10.3970/sdhm.2008.004.221

Abstract Empirical formulae based on experimental data to evaluate concrete penetration depth under impact loading are often used due to the complexity of the phenomena. Several design codes employ empirical formulae for the design of protective barriers. This paper presents the details of relative assessment of the use of well known empirical formulae for evaluation of concrete penetration depth under impact loading. The empirical formulae employed in the present studies include Conwep, Army corps, Haldar, Ammann and Whitney, UKAEA, BRL, Modified Petry and modified NDRC. Appropriate expressions and limitations for these empirical formulae have been provided.… More >