A broad overview of the impact response of materials from the linear elastic through the nonlinear plastic to the hydrodynamic deformation regimes is presented in this book. Emphasis throughout is on
a thorough coverage of fundamentals and their application to practical problems. The book is intended for engineers and scientists whose interest is in the dynamic behavior of materials and structures subjected to
intense, short duration loading. Each chapter contains numerous references, a survey of current activity, and examples drawn from industry and government. |
