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Dynamic Tensile Experimental Techniques for Geomaterials: A Comprehensive Review

Journal Article · · Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials
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  1. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS (United States)
  2. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
  3. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS (United States); Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX (United States). Department of Mechanical Engineering
  4. U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Eglin AFB (United States)
  5. Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX (United States). Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Here, this review article is dedicated to the Dynamic Behavior of Materials Technical Division for celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Society for Experimental Mechanics (SEM). Understanding dynamic behavior of geomaterials is critical for analyzing and solving engineering problems of various applications related to underground explosions, seismic, airblast, and penetration events. Determining the dynamic tensile response of geomaterials has been a great challenge in experiments due to the nature of relatively low tensile strength and high brittleness. Various experimental approaches have been made in the past century, especially in the most recent half century, to understand the dynamic behavior of geomaterials in tension. In this review paper, we summarized the dynamic tensile experimental techniques for geomaterials that have been developed. The major dynamic tensile experimental techniques include dynamic direct tension, dynamic split tension, and spall tension. All three of the experimental techniques are based on Hopkinson or split Hopkinson (also known as Kolsky) bar techniques and principles. Finally, uniqueness and limitations for each experimental technique are also discussed.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000; NA0003525
OSTI ID:
1429654
Report Number(s):
SAND--2017-11250J; 657881
Journal Information:
Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Journal Name: Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 4; ISSN 2199-7446
Publisher:
SpringerCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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