Explore the dynamic world of Impact Engineering with this comprehensive second edition. Delve into structural analysis, from small to large displacements, encompassing linear and nonlinear material behaviors up to viscoplasticity. This essential guide addresses critical concerns surrounding protection against natural hazards, crash-type accidents, and terrorism, all driven by rapid loading processes. Understand the underlying physics, analytical considerations, experimental data interpretation, and advanced numerical techniques. Featuring a new chapter on scaling for large structures, ‘Impact Engineering’ is an indispensable resource for advanced students and professionals in civil and mechanical engineering, as well as researchers in applied physics. Discover the latest in impact analysis for enhanced safety and design from The Bookish Owl.