The response of geo-materials to high-speed liquid drop impact

The subject of the investigation is the response of geo-materials, namely rocks and cementitious composites, to the impact of liquid drops at very high velocities. A single drop impact jet apparatus is utilized for the simulation of drop impacts with a velocity of 885 m/s. The response of six materials (igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; concretes) with defined mechanical parameters is investigated. The removed volume is measured, and...