Review of the development of the split Hopkinson pressure bar

Mangalani Edward Miyambo, Daramy Vandi Von Kallon, Thanyani Pandelani, John David Reinecke

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Abstract

This paper reviews a range of published literature on the history of various techniques that have been used for the development of a split Hopkinson (Kolsky) pressure bar, as applicable for high-strain rate material testing. A qualitative approach was applied by conducting a wide study of published literature to understand the basic principles for the development of a split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB). According to published literature, it is evident that the methods that were used by groundbreaking researchers in the early nineteenth century to characterize various materials at high strain rates are currently still used to determine the mechanical properties of materials. Although experimental test, measurement, and evaluation techniques have advanced from contact to non-contact measurements, the same basic principles remain unchanged, thus proving that the use of conventional test methods combined with SHPB for high strain rate material characterization has stood the test of time.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)800-808
Number of pages9
JournalProcedia CIRP
Volume119
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event33rd CIRP Design Conference - Sydney, Australia
Duration: 17 May 202319 May 2023

Keywords

  • Kolsky BarDynamic
  • Material Testing
  • Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar
  • Strain Rate
  • Stress Wave

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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