Abstract: In the present work, the dynamic stress-strain responses of three types of rock, compact basalt, metadolerite, and granite, are tested under high loading rates using the 38-mm-diameter split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) ...

Abstract: Abstract Accidental and intended blast-related activities might be detrimental to structures and their personnel. The detonation of explosives for various blast scenarios induces ground shocks that cause a ground vibration, ...