Dynamic tensile characterization of geo-materials is critical to the modeling and design of protective structures that are often made of concrete. One of the most commonly used techniques currently associated with this type of testing is performed with a Kolsky bar and is known as the spall technique. The validity of the data from the spall technique is highly debated because the necessary boundary conditions for the experiment are not satisfied. By using a technique called pulse shaping, a new “controlled” spall technique was developed to satisfy all boundary conditions so that the analyzed data may be useful in modeling and design. The results from this project were promising and show the potential to revolutionize the way Kolsky bar testing is performed.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc849768 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Dean, Andrew W. |
| Contributors | Zhao, Weihuan, Nie, Xu, Li, Xiaohua, Qualls, Cherish |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | ix, 66 pages : illustrations, Text |
| Rights | Public, Dean, Andrew W., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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