HISTORICAL REVIEW OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHPB METHOD IN JAPAN

Historical review of research and development of the SHPB method in Japan is outlined. After introduction of the SHPB in early 1960s, various kinds of compression, tension, torsion and bending tests have been performed in Japan and are presently shown together with special techniques such as the strain rate change test and the ramped wave method. Applications of the SHPB method to characterize dynamic response of materials from various points of view are also described in connection with its flexibility and simplicity. Current activities related to the SHPB method are briefly explained.