Dynamic Damage and Fragmentation

Engineering structures may be subjected to extreme high-rate loading conditions, like those associated with natural disasters (earthquakes, tsunamis, rock falls, etc.) or those of anthropic origin (impacts, fluid–structure interactions, shock wave transmissions, etc.). Characterization and modeling of the mechanical behavior of materials under these environments is important in predicting the response of structures and improving designs. This book gathers contributions by eminent researchers in academia and government research laboratories on the latest advances in the understanding of the dynamic process of damage, cracking and fragmentation. It allows the reader to develop an understanding of the key features of the dynamic mechanical behavior of brittle (e.g. granular and cementitious), heterogeneous (e.g. energetic) and ductile (e.g. metallic) materials.

David Edward Lambert is a member of the scientific and professional cadre of Senior Executives, and Chief Scientist of the Air Force Research Laboratory, Munitions Directorate, Eglin, USA. Crystal L. Pasiliao is a Senior Research Scientist at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Munitions Directorate, Eglin, USA. Benjamin Erzar is a Senior Research Scientist at the Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique, Gramat, France. Benoit Revil-Baudard is a Research Scientist in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida, REEF, Shalimar, USA. Oana Cazacu is Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida, REEF, Shalimar, USA.