PASCAL FORQUIN

Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Materials, Extreme Conditions, High strain-rates, Impact, Ultra-High Speed ​​Imaging

Teaching:

IUT1, GCCD (civil engineering):

• MX3 (cement and concrete lecture) in BUT1

• MS3 (calculation of hyperstatic structures lecture) in BUT3, BEC option 

GCER (Geomechanics, Civil Engineering and Risks) international master:

• T3 Experimental techniques: Introduction to wave propagation in solids. Application to data processing of SHPB (Split-Hopkinson Pressure Bar) experiments

• O10 Dynamics of Structure: Introduction to Dynamic behaviour of materials: dynamic testing, constitutive equations and numerical methods

2010-now: EUROSAE GME10 3h lecture to the attention of engineers working in the field of high-strain rates and dynamic behaviour of materials (CNES, DGA, Nexter, CEA, Airbus Group, Naval Group, Safran, ONERA…) :

• Dynamic behaviour of brittle materials: experimental approaches and modelling

CV 1995-2004 / 2005-2013 / 2013-Now:

1995-2004, Cachan (ENS, Lab. LMT), Madrid (UC3M):

• 1995-1999: ENS-Cachan (École Normale Supérieure)

• 1997: Master 1 internship at UCSB (Univ. of California at Santa-Barbara) supervised by Pr. F. Leckie and Pr. F. Hild: A multiscale modelling of the behaviour of SiC-SiC fiber-reinforced composites under creep.

• 1998: Agrégation in Mechanics.

• 1999: Master 2 internship at Arcueil Technical Center (CTA-DGA): Compressive strength of 2 SiC ceramics [Forquin et al., 2003].

• 2000: Military service as conscripted scientist, (CTA-DGA): Experimental study of ceramic toughness [Forquin et al., 2004] and impact damage modes in infiltrated ceramics [Forquin et al., 2003].

• 2001-2003: PhD from the École Normale Supérieure de Cachan (LMT Lab.): "Damage and cracking of brittle materials under ballistic impact, role of microstructure." Awarded with highest honors. University Thesis Prize awarded by the Val-de-Marne General Council (94). Major publications: [Forquin and Hild, 2008; 2010].

• 2004: Post-doctoral fellowship at University Carlos III of Madrid – Impact behavior of alumina-reinforced concrete [Forquin et al., 2007; 2008].

2005-2013, Metz (Univ. de Lorraine, LEM3 Lab.):

• 2005-2011: Associate Professor (MCF), Université de Lorraine, LEM3 Laboratory. Research focus: dynamic behavior of materials (concrete, polymers, graphite, SiC ceramics).

• 2008-2012: Principal Investigator of the French National Research Agency (ANR) Young Researcher grant 'Exam-Brittles' in collaboration with CEA (Gramat Research Center), focusing on the dynamic behavior of concrete in tension [Erzar and Forquin, 2010; Pierron and Forquin, 2012], shear [Forquin, 2011], and under high confining pressure (K. Safa's PhD thesis) [Forquin et al., 2008], enabling the refinement and validation of constitutive models [Erzar and Forquin, 2011; 2014].

• 2010: Habilitation to Supervise Research (HDR) from Université de Lorraine, entitled: "Behavior of brittle materials subjected to dynamic loading: experimental approaches and modelling."

• 2011: Full Professor (PR2), Université de Lorraine, LEM3 Laboratory.

• 2012–present: Elected member of the DYMAT Governing Board (European association DYMAT), re-elected in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024.

2013-Now, Grenoble (Univ. Grenoble Alpes, 3SR Lab.):

• 2013: Full Professor (2013: PR2, 2018: PR1, 2025: PR EX1) at Université Grenoble Alpes, Lab. 3SR.

• 2014: Development of a large-scale international experimental platform (ExperDYN platform) dedicated to the study and modeling of the behaviour of brittle materials under dynamic loading.

• 2016: UGA (Univ. Grenoble Alpes) Patent, October 11^th, 2016, entitled “PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE STRENGTH OF SOLID MATERIALS BY SHOCKLESS PLATE IMPACT”.

• 2015-2020: Scientific leader of the RV division (Risk and Vulnerability of Structures and Mechanical Behaviour of Materials) at 3SR Lab.

• 2015-2024: Technical Editor of JDBM international journal, Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Springer.

• 2017-2024: Chairman of Brittle’s CODEX Chair, funded by Saint-Gobain and Lafarge-Holcim companies (€1 million) and hosted by the UGA Foundation, focusing on the isentropic compression and spalling behavior of ultra-high-performance ceramics and concretes.

• 2018: Installation of multi-caliber gas launcher, a unique facility in Europe (calibers 25 to 120 mm, max. speed 1100 m/s) for plate impact and ballistic impact experiments.

• 2018: Building and development of PREVI (Research Program on Infrastructure Vulnerability) LRC (Agreement-Based Research Laboratory), involving the CEA, CNRS, UGA, G-INP, as well as the University of Lille I and ENS Paris-Saclay.

• 2020-2023: Principal Investigator of the ANR ASTRID Mhica project, funded by ANR/AID (French Defense Innovation Agency), Partner: Saint-Gobain.

• 2021: Associate Editor, Part III: Damage in Brittle Materials. In: Voyiadjis G.Z. (ed.) Handbook of Damage Mechanics. Nano to Macro Scale for Materials and Structures, 2nd Edition. Springer, Cham.

• 2021-2023: Head of Studies (Directeur des Etudes) for two professional bachelor's degrees in the Civil Engineering and Construction (GCCD ) Department: Building Construction Management and Public Works Construction Management, each with 28 students enrolled in work-study programs.

• 2022-2024: Co-chairman of DéFI (Dynamic Fragmentation of Ice) Project: Study and modelling of hydrogen ice fragmentation at 15K. Partner: CEA-Grenoble. Objective: calibration of a numerical model using impact experiments. Application: development of a technique for injecting hydrogen fragments into nuclear fusion reactors (ITER) to avoid disruptions

• 2023–2025: Head of Studies (Directeur des Etudes) for the third year Bachelor of Technology (BUT3), hosting approximately twenty students on Public Works Construction Management programs.

• 2023–Present: Scientific representative of the University of Grenoble Alpes (UGA) within the ChocoDyn Research Federation.

• 2023–Present: Elected member of the IUT1 council.

• 2023–Present: Principal Investigator of the ANR ASTRID ICAR project, funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR) and the Defense Innovation Agency (AID), partner: Saint-Gobain.

• 2024-present: Co-chairman with C. Martin (SIMaP) of the M²-Brittle’s CODEX Chair, funded by the company Saint-Gobain (€500k) and hosted by the UGA Foundation, focusing on "Multi-scale Modeling of heterogeneous microstructures under EXtreme conditions", using in-situ micro-scale tests.

   

• Chapters in Books

1. P. Forquin, B. Erzar (2009) Dynamic fragmentation process in concrete under impact and spalling tests. In: Ravi-Chandar K., Vogler T. (eds) IUTAM Symposium on Dynamic Fracture and Fragmentation, IUTAM Bookseries, pp. 447-469.
2. P. Forquin, B. Erzar (2010) Chapter 8: Experimental approach and modeling of the dynamic tensile behavior of a micro-concrete. In: Buzaud E., Ionescu I., Voyiadjis G. (eds) Materials under Extreme Loadings: Application to Penetration and Impact, John & Sons, Incorporated, ISBN: 1848211848, pp. 147-178. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118622612.ch8
3. L. Sallier, P. Forquin (2013) Influence of the Confined Behaviour and the Tensile Strength of Concrete Slabs Under Projectile-Impact. In: Chalivendra V., Song B., Casem D. (eds) Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Volume 1. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4238-7_73, https://hal.science/hal-02080750v1
4. P. Forquin, L. Sallier (2013) A Testing Technique to Characterise the Shear Behaviour of Concrete at High Strain-Rates. In: Chalivendra V., Song B., Casem D. (eds) Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Volume 1. Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4238-7_68, https://hal.science/hal-02080749v1
5. J. Weerheijm, P. Forquin (2013) Chapter 7: Response mechanisms of concrete under impulsive tensile loading. In: Weerheijm J. (eds) Understanding the tensile strength of concrete, Woodhead Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1533/9780857097538.2.181, https://hal.science/hal-01965863v1
6. P. Forquin, W Riedel, J. Weerheijm (2013) Chapter 6: Dynamic test devices for analysing the tensile properties of concrete. In: Weerheijm J. (eds) Understanding the tensile strength of concrete, Woodhead Publishing, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1533/9780857097538.2.137
7. W Riedel, P. Forquin (2013) Chapter 5: Modelling the response of concrete structures to dynamic loading. In: Weerheijm J. (eds) Understanding the tensile strength of concrete, Woodhead Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1533/9780857097538.2.125
8. P. Forquin (2015) Influence of Free Water and Strain-Rate on the Behaviour of Concrete Under High Confining Pressure. In: Song B., Casem D., Kimberley J. (eds) Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Volume 1, pp 279-283. Book series: Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-06995-1_40, https://hal.science/hal-02080748v1
9. P. Forquin (2015) On the Damage Mechanisms Involved in Different Geomaterials Subjected to Edge-on Impact Experiments. In: Song B., Casem D., Kimberley J. (eds) Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Volume 1, pp 295-299. Book series: Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-06995-1_42, https://hal.science/hal-02080747v1
10. P. Forquin, B. Lukic (2016) Experimental Techniques to Characterize the Mechanical Behaviour of Ultra-High-Strength-Concrete Under Extreme Loading Conditions. In: Song B., Lamberson L., Casem D., Kimberley J. (eds) Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Volume 1, pp 229-237. Book series: Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-22452-7_32, https://hal.science/hal-02080746v1
11. P. Forquin (2016) Experimental Investigation of the Dynamic Fragmentation Process in a Transparent Ceramic Under Impact Loading. In: Song B., Lamberson L., Casem D., Kimberley J. (eds) Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Volume 1, pp. 5-11. Book series: Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-22452-7_2, https://hal.science/hal-02080745v1
12. J.L. Zinszner, B. Erzar, P. Forquin, (2017) Shockless characterization of ceramics. In: Casem D., Lamberson L., Kimberley J. (eds) Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Volume 1, pp 229-236. Book series: Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41132-3_32, https://hal.science/hal-02080744v1
13. P. Forquin, J.L. Zinszner, B. Lukic (2017) Mesoscopic Modelling of Ultra-High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete Under Dynamic Loading. In: Casem D., Lamberson L., Kimberley J. (eds) Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Volume 1, pp 123-129. Book series: Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41132-3_17, https://hal.science/hal-02080743v1
14. P. Forquin, J.L. Zinszner (2017) Experimental Study of the Dynamic Fragmentation in Transparent Ceramic Subjected to Projectile Impact. In: Casem D., Lamberson L., Kimberley J. (eds) Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Volume 1, pp 165-170. Book series: Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41132-3_23, https://hal.science/hal-02080742v1
15. F. Hild, A. Bouterf, P. Forquin, S. Roux (2018) On the Use of Digital Image Correlation for the Analysis of the Dynamic Behavior of Materials. The Micro-World Observed by Ultra High-Speed Cameras, pp.185-206. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61490-8, https://hal.science/hal-01674588v1
16. J.L. Zinszner, B. Erzar, P. Forquin (2018) Shockless Characterization of Ceramics Using High-Pulsed Power Technologies, In book: Dynamic Damage and Fragmentation. Edited by Lambert D., Pasiliao C., Erzar B., Revil-Baudard B., Cazacu O., Civil engineering and Geomechanics series, Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119579311.ch12
17. P. Forquin, N. Savino, L. Lamberson, M. Barsoum, M. Morais (2018) Dynamic Fragmentation of MAX Phase Ti3SiC2 from Edge-On-Impact Experiments. In: Kimberley J., Lamberson L., Mates S. (eds) Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Volume 1, pp 355-359. Book series: Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95089-1_65, https://hal.science/hal-02083296v1
18. P. Forquin (2019) Investigation of the Quasi-Static and Dynamic Confined Strength of Concretes by Means of Quasi-Oedometric Compression Tests. Published in book “Compressive Strength of Concrete” Edited by Pavlo Kryvenko. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.89660, https://hal.science/hal-04469933
19. P. Forquin, B. Lukić, Y. Duplan, D. Saletti, D. Eakins, A. Rack. (2020) Use of edge-on impact tests with synchrotron-based MHz radioscopy to investigate the multiple fragmentation process in SiC ceramics. In: Lamberson L. (eds) Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Volume 1, pp 215-218. Book series: Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30021-0_37, https://hal.science/hal-02387607v1
20. L. Daudeville, A. Antoniou, P. Marin, P. Forquin, S. Potapov (2022) Discrete Element Approach to Model Advanced Damage in Concrete Structures Under Impact. In: Voyiadjis, G.Z. (eds) Handbook of Damage Mechanics. Springer, Cham. https://doi-org.insis.bib.cnrs.fr/10.1007/978-3-030-60242-0_78, https://hal.science/hal-04067936v1
21. P. Forquin, A. Cosculluela (2022) Damage in Armor Ceramics Subjected to High-Strain-Rate Dynamic Loadings: The Edge-On Impact Test. In: Voyiadjis, G.Z. (eds) Handbook of Damage Mechanics. Springer, Cham. https://doi-org.insis.bib.cnrs.fr/10.1007/978-3-030-60242-0_94, https://hal.science/hal-04470396v1
22. A. Cosculluela, P. Forquin (2022) Damage in Armor Ceramics Subjected to High-Strain-Rate Dynamic Loadings: The Spherical Expansion Shock Wave Pyrotechnic Test. In: Voyiadjis, G.Z. (eds) Handbook of Damage Mechanics. Springer, Cham. https://doi-org.insis.bib.cnrs.fr/10.1007/978-1-4614-8968-9_81-1, https://hal.science/hal-04470637v1
23. P. Forquin (2022) Damage in Concrete Subjected to Impact Loading. In: Voyiadjis, G.Z. (eds) Handbook of Damage Mechanics. Springer, Cham., pp 551-577, https://doi-org.insis.bib.cnrs.fr/10.1007/978-3-030-60242-0_79, https://hal.science/hal-04925457v1
24. J. Weerheijm, P. Forquin, J.C.A.M. van Doormaal (2024) 8 - Performance of high-strength fibre-reinforced concrete in dynamics. In: Understanding the tensile strength of concrete: Second Edition. 2024: 219-245, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-15593-2.00005-1, https://hal.science/hal-04925433v1
25. J. Weerheijm, P. Forquin (2024) 7 - Response mechanisms of concrete under impulsive tensile loading. In Understanding the tensile strength of concrete: Second Edition. 2024: 177-217, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-15593-2.0000-7, https://hal.science/hal-04925445v1
26. P. Forquin, W. Riedel, J. Weerheijm (2024) 6 - Dynamic test devices for analysing the tensile properties of concrete. In Understanding the tensile strength of concrete: Second Edition. 2024: 133-175, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-15593-2.00002-6, https://hal.science/hal-04925406v1
27. W. Riedel, P. Forquin (2024) 5 - Modelling the response of concrete structures to dynamic loading. In Understanding the tensile strength of concrete: Second Edition. 2024: 117-131, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-15593-2.00013-0
28. E. Cadoni, P. Forquin (2024) 15 - Dynamic behavior of concrete and cementitious materials. Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Elsevier, 483-522, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99153-7.00019-0, https://hal.science/hal-04469437v1
29. P. Forquin (2024) 14 - Dynamic behavior of ceramic materials. Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Elsevier, 449-482, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99153-7.00014-1, https://hal.science/hal-04469348v1

30. P. Forquin (2024) 4 - Dynamic damage and fracture processes in brittle materials. Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Elsevier, 73-116, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99153-7.00021-9, https://hal.science/hal-04468812v1

     

• Papers in International Peer-Reviewed Journals

1. P. Forquin, C. Denoual, C.E. Cottenot, L. Rota, F. Hild. Experimental approach and modeling of the compressive behaviour of two SiC grades. J. Phys. IV France 10, Pr9-735-Pr9-740, 2000.
2. F. Hild, P. Forquin, A. R. Cordeiro da Silva. Single and Multiple Fragmentation of Brittle Geomaterials – Revue Française de Génie Civil, 7, pp. 973-1002, 2003.
3. P. Forquin, L. Tran, P-F. Louvigné, L. Rota, F. Hild. Effect of Aluminum Reinforcement on the Dynamic Fragmentation of SiC Ceramics – Int. J. Impact Eng., 28, pp. 1061-1076, 2003.
4. F. Hild, C. Denoual, P. Forquin, X. Brajer. On the Probabilistic-deterministic Transition Involved in a Fragmentation Process of Brittle Materials – Computers & Structures , 81 (12), pp. 1241-1254, 2003.
5. P. Forquin, C. Denoual, C.E. Cottenot et F. Hild. Experiments and Modelling of the Compressive Behaviour of two SiC Ceramics – Mechanics of Materials, 35, pp. 987-1002, 2003.
6. X. Brajer, P. Forquin, R. Gy et F. Hild. The role of the Surface and Volume for the Fracture of Glass Under Quasi-static and Dynamic Loadings – J. Non Crystalline Solids, 316, pp. 42-53, 2003.
7. P. Forquin, L. Tran, P-F. Louvigné, L. Rota, F. Hild. Effet d’un Renforcement d’Aluminium sur la Fragmentation Dynamique du SiC – Dynamique et composites, 14, pp. 51-66, 2004.
8. P. Forquin, Y. Charles, L. Rota et F. Hild. A Method to Determine the Macroscopic Toughness Scatter of Brittle Materials – Int. J. Fracture, 125 (1), pp. 171-187, 2004.
9. F. Hild, P. Forquin, C. Denoual, X. Brajer. Probabilistic-deterministic transition involved in a fragmentation process of brittle materials: application to a high performance concrete. Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures, 2, pp. 41-56, 2005.
10. P. Forquin, F. Hild. Fissuration quasi-statique et dynamique de céramiques SiC, utilisation d’une technique de corrélation d’images – Revue des composites et des matériaux avancés, 17 (1), pp. 37-54, 2007.
11. P. Forquin, A. Arias, R. Zaera. An experimental method of measuring the confined compression strength of geomaterials – Int. J. Solids Struct., 44 (13), pp. 4291-4317, 2007.
12. S. Grange, P. Forquin, S. Mencacci, F. Hild. On the dynamic fragmentation of two limestones using edge-on impact tests – Int. J. Impact Eng., 35, pp. 977-991, 2008.
13. P. Forquin, F. Hild. Dynamic Fragmentation of an Ultra-High Strength Concrete during Edge-On Impact Tests – ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE J Eng Mech 134 (4), pp. 302–315, 2008.
14. P. Forquin, A. Arias, R. Zaera. Relationship Between Mesostructure, Mechanical Behaviour and Damage of Cement Composites Under High-Pressure Confinement – Experimental Mechanics, 49, pp. 613–625, 2008.
15. A. Rusinek, R. Zaera, P. Forquin, J.R. Klepaczko. Effect of plastic behaviour and boundary conditions coupled with elastic wave propagation on the collapse site of a crash-box – Thin Wall Struct. J., 46, pp. 1143-1163, 2008.
16. A. Arias, P. Forquin, R. Zaera, C. Navarro. Relationship between bending and compressive behaviour of particle-reinforced cement composites – Composites Part B, 39, pp. 1205-1215, 2008.
17. P. Forquin, G. Gary, F. Gatuingt. A testing technique for concrete under confinement at high rates of strain – Int. J. Impact Eng., 35 (6), pp. 425-446, 2008.
18. P. Forquin, A. Arias, R. Zaera. Role of porosity in controlling the mechanical and impact behaviours of cement-based materials – Int. J. Impact Eng., 35 (3), pp. 133-146, 2008.
19. P. Forquin, B. Erzar. Dynamic fragmentation process in concrete under impact and spalling tests – International Journal of Fracture, 163, pp. 193-215, 2010.
20. B. Erzar, P. Forquin. An experimental method to determine the tensile strength of concrete at high rates of strain – Experimental Mechanics, 50(7), pp. 941-955, 2010.
21. P. Forquin, K. Safa, G. Gary. Influence of free water on the quasi-static and dynamic strength of concrete in confined compression tests. Cement Concrete Res., 40(2), pp. 321-333, 2010.
22. P. Forquin, F. Hild, A probabilistic damage model of the dynamic fragmentation process in brittle materials. Advances in Applied Mech. Giessen & Are feds. 44, pp. 1-72. Academic Press, San Diego, CA, 2010.
23. B. Erzar, P. Forquin, C. Pontiroli, E. Buzaud. Influence of aggregate size and free water on the dynamic behaviour of concrete subjected to impact loading. EPJ Web Conf., 6, pp. 39007. DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/20100639007, 2010.
24. F. Pierron, R. Cheriguene, P. Forquin, R. Moulart, M. Rossi, M. Sutton. Performances and limitations of three ultra-high-speed imaging cameras for full-field deformation measurements. Applied Mech. Mat., 70, pp. 81-86, 2011.
25. P. Forquin. Influence of free water and strain-rate on the shear behaviour of concrete, Applied Mech. Mat., 82 pp. 148-153, 2011.
26. B. Erzar, P. Forquin. Free water influence on the dynamic tensile behaviour of concrete, Applied Mech. Mat., 82 pp.45-50, 2011.
27. B. Erzar, P. Forquin. Experiments and mesoscopic modelling of dynamic testing of concrete, Mechanics of Materials, 43, pp. 505–527, 2011.
28. P. Forquin, M. Nasraoui. Experimental approach and modeling of the quasi-static and dynamic confined behaviour of PMMA. Revue des composites et des matériaux avancés, 22(1), pp. 115-130, 2012.
29. F. Pierron, P. Forquin. The Virtual Fields Method applied to spalling tests on concrete, EPJ Web of Conferences 26, 01054. DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/20122601054, 2012.
30. J.-L. Zinszner, P. Forquin, G. Rossiquet. Design of an experimental configuration for studying the dynamic fragmentation of ceramics under impact, European Phys. J., 206(1), pp. 107-115, 2012.
31. P. Forquin, M. Nasraoui, A. Rusinek, L. Siad. Experimental study of the confined behaviour of PMMA under quasi-static and dynamic loadings, Int. J. Impact Eng., 40-41, pp. 46–57, 2012.
32. M. Nasraoui, P. Forquin., L. Siad, A. Rusinek. Influence of strain rate, temperature and adiabatic heating on the mechanical behaviour of poly-methylmethacrylate: Experimental and modelling analyses, Materials & Design, 37, pp. 500–509, 2012.
33. L. Sallier, P. Forquin. On the use of Hillerborg regularization method to model the softening behaviour of concrete subjected to dynamic tensile loading, European Phys. J., 206(1), pp. 97-105, 2012.
34. P. Forquin. An optical correlation technique for characterizing the crack velocity in concrete, European Phys. J., 206(1), pp. 86-95, 2012.
35. F. Pierron, P. Forquin. Ultra high speed full-field deformation measurements on concrete spalling specimens and stiffness identification with the Virtual Fields Method, Strain, 28(5), pp. 388-405, 2012.
36. M. Rossi, F. Pierron, P. Forquin. Assessment of the metrological performances of an ISIS ultra-high speed camera for full-field deformation measurements, Measurement Science and Technology, 25(2), 025401, 2013, https://hal.science/hal-02083291v1
37. M. Saadati, P. Forquin, K. Weddfelt, P.L. Larsson, F. Hild. Granite rock fragmentation at percussive drilling – experimental and numerical investigation. Num. Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 38(8), pp. 828-843, 2014, https://hal.science/hal-01003490v1
38. B. Erzar, P. Forquin. Analysis and modelling of the cohesion strength of concrete at high strain-rates. Int. J. Solids Struct. 51(14), pp. 2559-2574, 2014, https://hal.science/hal-01953941v1
39. P. Forquin, E. Piotrowska, G. Gary. Dynamic testing of concrete under high confined pressure. Influence of saturation ratio and aggregate size. EPJ Web Conf., 94, pp. 01071, 2015, https://hal.science/hal-02083299v1
40. J.-L. Zinszner; P. Forquin, G. Rossiquet. Experimental and numerical analysis of the dynamic fragmentation in a SiC ceramic under impact, Int. J. Impact Eng., 76, pp. 9-19, 2015, https://hal.science/hal-01308129v1
41. P. Forquin, L. Sallier, C. Pontiroli. A numerical study on the influence of free water content on the ballistic performances of plain concrete targets. Mechanics of Materials. 89, 176-189, 2015, https://hal.science/hal-02083287v1
42. M. Saadati, P. Forquin, K. Weddfelt, P.L. Larsson, F. Hild. A numerical study of the influence of pre-existing cracks on granite rock fragmentation at percussive drilling. Num. Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 39 (5), pp. 558-570, 2015, https://hal.science/hal-01710049v1
43. E. Piotrowska, P. Forquin. Experimental investigation of the confined behavior of dry and wet high-srength concrete: quasi static versus dynamic loading. J. Dynamic Behavior Mat. 1 (2), pp. 191-200, 2015, https://hal.science/hal-01954529
44. J.-L. Zinszner, B. Erzar, P. Forquin, E. Buzaud. Dynamic fragmentation of an alumina ceramic subjected to shockless spalling: an experimental and numerical study. J. Mech. Phys. Solids, 85, pp. 112–127, 2015, https://hal.science/hal-02083285v1
45. D. Saletti, P. Forquin, A comparison of DIC and grid measurements for processing spalling tests with the VFM and an 80-kpixel ultra-high speed camera, European Phys. J. Special Topics. 225(2), 311-323, 2015, https://hal.science/hal-01941056v1
46. J.-L. Zinszner, B. Erzar, P. Forquin, F. Barthélémy. On the characterisation of the dynamic compression behaviour of silicon carbides subjected to isentropic compression experiments. EPJ Web Conf., 94, pp. 01072, 2015, https://hal.science/hal-02083297v1
47. M. Saadati, P. Forquin, K. Weddfelt, P.L. Larsson. On the Tensile Strength of Granite at High Strain Rates considering the Influence from Preexisting Cracks. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 2016, Article ID 6279571, 9 pages, 2016, https://hal.science/hal-02083282v1
48. E. Piotrowska, P. Forquin, Y. Malecot. Experimental study of static and dynamic behavior of concrete under high confinement: effect of coarse aggregates strength. Mech. Mat., 92, 164–174, 2016, https://hal.science/hal-01956952v1
49. T. Warren, P. Forquin. Penetration of common ordinary strength water saturated concrete targets by rigid ogive-nosed steel projectiles. Int. J. Impact Eng., 90, 37–45, 2016, https://hal.science/hal-01954543v1
50. B. Lukić, P. Forquin. Experimental characterization of the punch through shear strength of an ultra-high performance concrete. Int. J. Impact Eng., 91, 34-45. 2016, https://hal.science/hal-04925759v1
51. J.-L. Zinszner, B. Erzar, P. Forquin. Strain-rate sensitivity of the tensile strength of two silicon carbides: experimental evidence and micromechanical modelling. Phil. Trans. R. Soc. A 20160167, 2017, https://hal.science/hal-02083279v1
52. B. Lukić, D. Saletti, P. Forquin. Use of simulated experiments for material characterization of brittle materials subjected to high strain rate dynamic tension. Phil. Trans. R. Soc. A 20160168, 2017, https://hal.science/hal-01941053v1
53. P. Forquin, J.-L. Zinszner. A pulse-shaping technique to investigate the behaviour of brittle materials subjected to plate-impact tests. Phil. Trans. R. Soc. A 20160333, 2017, https://hal.science/hal-02080738v1
54. P. Forquin, E. Ando. Application of micro-tomography and image analysis to the quantification of fragmentation in ceramics after impact loading. Phil. Trans. R. Soc. A 20160166, 2017, https://hal.science/hal-02083277v1
55. P. Forquin. Brittle materials at high-loading rates: an open area of research. Phil. Trans. R. Soc. A, 375 (2085), 20160436. 2017, https://hal.science/hal-02082958v1
56. P. Forquin, W. Chen. An experimental investigation of the progressive collapse resistance of beam-column RC sub-assemblages. Construction and Building Materials, 152, 1068-1084, 2017, https://hal.science/hal-02082952v1
57. M. Saadati, P. Forquin, K. Weddfelt, P.L. Larsson, F. Hild. On the mechanical behavior of granite material with particular emphasis on the influence from pre-existing cracks and defects. J. Testing and Evaluation. 46(1):33-45. https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE20160072, 2018, https://hal.science/hal-01674573v1
58. P. Forquin, B. Lukić. On the processing of spalling experiments. Part I: Identification of the dynamic tensile strength of concrete. J. Dyn. Behavior Materials. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40870-017-0135-1, 4(1): 34–55, 2018, https://hal.science/hal-04925165v1
59. B. Lukić, D. Saletti, P. Forquin, On the processing of spalling experiments. Part II: Identification of Concrete Fracture Energy in Dynamic Tension. J. Dyn. Behavior Materials. https://doi.org/0.1007/s40870-017-0138-y, 4(1):56–73, 2018, https://hal.science/hal-01941052v1
60. P. Forquin, J.-L. Zinszner. G. Rossiquet, B. Erzar. Microstructure influence on the fragmentation properties of dense silicon carbides under impact. Mechanics of Materials. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmat.2018.03.007, 123, 59-76, 2018, https://hal.science/hal-02083263v1
61. D. Saletti, D. Georges, V. Gouy, M. Montagnat, P. Forquin. A study of the mechanical response of polycrystalline ice subjected to dynamic tension loading using the spalling test technique, Int. J. Impact Eng., 132, 103315, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2019.103315, 2019, https://hal.science/hal-02151495v1
62. Y. Duplan, D. Saletti, P. Forquin. Identification of the Quasi-Static and Dynamic Behaviour of a Projectile-Core Steel by Using Shear-Compression Specimens, Metals, 9(2), 216, https://doi.org/10.3390/met9020216, 2019, https://hal.science/hal-02025921v1
63. W. Chen, P. Forquin. Experimental and numerical study of the damage process in RC beam-column sub-assemblages during a progressive collapse scenario, International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 43(9), 1704-1723, https://doi.org/10.1002/nag.2927, 2019, https://hal.science/hal-03348196v1
64. E. Olsson, D. Jelagin, P. Forquin. Computational Framework for Analysis of Contact-Induced Damage in Brittle Rocks, Mechanics of Materials, 167, 24-35, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2019.03.001, 2019, https://hal.science/hal-04925771v1
65. P. Forquin, B. Lukić, D. Saletti, L. Sallier, F. Pierron. A benchmark testing technique to characterize the stress-strain relationship in materials based on the spalling test and a photomechanical method, Measurement Science and Technology, 30(12), 125006, https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6501/ab35c8, 2019, https://hal.science/hal-03209639v1
66. B. Lukić, D. Saletti, P. Forquin. Validation of the photomechanical spalling test in the case of non-linear dynamic response: Application to a granite rock, 56(6), e12363, https://doi.org/10.1111/str.12363, 2020, https://hal.science/hal-03209642v1
67. P. Forquin, Toussaint E. Strain special issue: Quantitative visualization testing techniques applied to civil engineering structures and materials, 56(6), 125006, https://doi.org/10.1111/str.12353, 2020, https://hal.science/hal-03434684v1
68. R. Abdul-Rahman, D. Saletti, P. Forquin. Experimental study of the static and dynamic behavior of pre-stressed concrete subjected to shear loading, Engineering structures., 234, 111865, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.111865, 2021, https://hal.science/hal-03209644v1
69. D. Georges, D. Saletti, M. Montagnat, P. Forquin, P. Hagenmuller, D. Hébert, J.-L. Rullier. Influence of Porosity on Ice Dynamic Tensile Behavior as Assessed by Spalling Tests, J. Dynamic Behavior Mat., https://doi.org/10.1007/s40870-021-00300-z, 2021, https://hal.science/hal-03328409v1
70. M. Blasone, D. Saletti, J. Baroth, P. Forquin. E. Bonnet, A. Delaplace. Ultra-high performance fibre-reinforced concrete under impact of an AP projectile: Parameter identification and numerical modelling using the DFHcoh-KST coupled model, Int. J. Impact Eng., 152, 103838, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2021.103838, 2021, https://hal.science/hal-03209648v1
71. P. Forquin, M. Blasone, D. Georges, M. Dargaud. Continuous and discrete methods based on X-ray computed-tomography to model the fragmentation process in brittle solids over a wide range of strain-rates-application to three brittle materials, J. Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 152, 104412, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmps.2021.104412, 2021, https://hal.science/hal-04545539v1
72. Y. Duplan, P. Forquin, Investigation of the multiple-fragmentation process and post-fragmentation behaviour of dense and nacre-like alumina ceramics by means of tandem impact experiments and tomographic analysis, Int. J. Impact Eng., 155, 103891, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2021.103891, 2021, https://hal.science/hal-03225774v1
73. M. Dargaud, P. Forquin. A Shockless Plate-Impact Spalling Technique Based on Wavy-Machined Flyer-Plates to Evaluate the Strain-Rate Sensitivity of Ceramic Tensile Strength, J. Dynamic Behavior Mat., 8, 73–88, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40870-021-00317-4, 2022, https://hal.science/hal-04925646v1
74. B. Lukić, D. Saletti, P. Forquin, M. Blasone, A. Cohen, A. Rack. Single Bunch X-Ray Phase-Contrast Imaging of Dynamic Tensile Failure in Geomaterials. J. dynamic behavior mater. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40870-022-00350-x, 2022, https://hal.science/hal-04925780v1
75. P. Forquin, M. Saadati, D. Saletti, B. Lukic, F. Schiaffini, K. Weddfelt, P.-L. Larsson. Investigation of the mechanical behaviour of Lingulid Sandstone emphasizing the influence from pre-existing structural defects. Part 1: Model Identification Based on Static Experiments. MDPI, Appl. Sci. 12, 10806, https://doi.org/10.3390/app122110806, 2022, https://hal.science/hal-04925773v1
76. P. Forquin, M. Saadati, D. Saletti, B. Lukic, F. Schiaffini, K. Weddfelt, P.-L. Larsson. Investigation of the mechanical behaviour of Lingulid Sandstone emphasizing the influence from pre-existing structural defects. Part 2: dynamic testing and numerical modelling. MDPI, Appl. Sci., 12, 11621. https://doi.org/10.3390/app122211621, 2022, https://hal.science/hal-04925776v1
77. P. Forquin, R. Abdul-Rahman. A novel experimental method to characterise the shear strength of concrete based on pre-stressed samples, STRAIN 58(2), e12407, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1111/str.12407, https://hal.science/hal-03601551v1
78. D. Georges, D. Saletti, M. Montagnat, P. Forquin, H. Maigre. Role of porosity in the induced failure mechanisms of isotropic ice under three-points flexural loading, 2023, https://hal.science/hal-04207437
79. R. Abdul-Rahman, P. Forquin. An Experimental Method to Characterize the Shear Behaviour of Concrete Under High Confinement. Experimental Mechanics 63 (4), 665-680, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11340-023-00948-9, 2023, https://hal.science/hal-04924431v1
80. M. Badika, S. Capdevielle, P. Forquin, D. Saletti, M. Briffaut. Experimental study of the shear behavior of concrete-rock interfaces under static and dynamic loading in the context of low confinement stress. Engineering Structures. 309, 118059-118059. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.118059, 2024, https://hal.science/hal-04586731v1
81. P. Forquin, B.M. Sundaram. SI "Dynamic Behavior of Brittle Materials". J. Dyn. Behaviour of Materials. 10(2), 112-112, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40870-024-00423-z, 2024, https://hal.science/hal-04931372v1
82. J. Genevois, P. Forquin, J.-L. Zinszner. Numerical design and experimental validation of shockless plate impact configurations for the Lagrangian analysis of armor ceramics. Journal of Applied Physics. 136 (6), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0202578, 2024, https://hal.science/hal-04924418v1
83. P. Forquin, C. Francart, M. Sapay, A. Rack, A. Cohen, D. Levi-Hevroni, M. Arrigoni, B. Lukić. Analysis of microcracking processes in microconcrete under confined compression utilising synchrotron-based ultra-high speed X-ray phase contrast imaging. Int. J. Impact Eng., 198, 105167. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2024.105167, 2025, https://hal.science/hal-04924392v1
84. M. Sapay, P. Forquin. Dynamic crack velocity and fracture toughness in concrete using two full-field measurement techniques: Effect of free-water. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 110856, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2025.110856, 2025, https://hal.science/hal-04924378v1
85. J. Tartière, M. Arrigoni, B. Lukic, A. Rack, D. Chapman, B. Reynier, J. Le Clanche, P. Pradel T. De Resseguier, P. Forquin, D. Eakins. Experimental study and modelling of shock-induced compaction of autoclaved aerated concrete through MHz X-ray radioscopy. Int. J. Impact Eng., 204(105376), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2025.105376, 2025
86. A. Antoniou, P. Forquin, L. Daudeville. Discrete element modeling of edge-on-impact tests on concrete, Computational Particle Mechanics, 12(5), 3439-3447. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40571-025-01033-9, 2025, https://hal.science/hal-05193467v1
87. L. Brémaud, J. Girardot, P. Forquin, F. Malaise. Simulation of shockless spalling fragmentation using the Discrete Element Method (DEM). European J. Mechanics A Solids, 115, 105804, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euromechsol.2025.105804, 2026, https://hal.inrae.fr/hal-05226495v1
88. D. Georges, M. Montagnat, P. Forquin, D. Saletti, H. Maigre. Flexural behavior of porous isotropic ice under three-point bending tests. Journal of Glaciology, 72(e7), https://doi.org/10.1017/jog.2025.10117, 2026, https://hal.science/hal-03328409v1
89. J. Berton, M. Montagnat, P. Forquin, F. Souris. Experimental and numerical investigation of the impact force generated by cylindrical ice water pellets. Int. J. Impact Eng. 210, 105597, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2025.105597, 2026, https://hal.inrae.fr/IGE/hal-05373510v1

• Articles in International Conferences and Technical Meetings (2008-2025)

2025

P. Forquin. Advances in dynamic testing methods applied to brittle materials. DynaMAT Conference, University Carlos III of Madrid, Madrid, Spain

P. Forquin, M. Blasone, C. Francart. Investigation of the tensile strength of geomaterials based on shockless plate-impact spalling tests in sarcophagus configuration. BSSM2025, 19th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Mechanics, 2-4 Sept 2025, Imperial College, London, UK

P. Forquin, C. Francart, J. Genevois, F Bernard, S. Le Gallet. Influence of silicon phase on the high-strain-rate mechanical properties of boron carbide for ballistic applications. BSSM2025, 19th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Mechanics, Imperial College London, 2-4 Sept 2025, London, UK

C. Francat, P. Forquin. Characterization of the mechanical behavior of fragmented ceramics under impact by using 3D tomographic-based numerical simulation confronted to experimental data. ESMC2025, 12th European Solid Mechanics Conference, July 7-11, 2025, Lyon, France

T. Calmel, P. Forquin, M. Arlery-Genetier. Experimental characterization and modeling of concrete behavior under compressive loading at high confinement pressure. ESMC2025, 12th European Solid Mechanics Conference , July 7-11, 2025, Lyon, France

P. Forquin, C. Francart, J. Lhonneur, C. Mano. Experimental Investigation of the Fragmentation of SON68 Glass under Normal Impact. COMPSAFE2025, 4th International Conference on Computational Engineering and Science for Safety and Environmental Problems 1-4 July 2025, Kobe, Japan

2024

J. Genevois, P. Forquin, C. Francart, P.-A. Barraud. Investigation of the dynamic strength of ceramic utilizing pressure gauges in plate-impact tests. DYMAT International Conference, Sept. 9-13, 2024, Zurich, Zwitzerland

P. Forquin. Design, implementation and validation of shockless plate-impact experiments based on textured flyer-plate. Application to the dynamic testing of armour ceramics. LWAG 2024, Light-Weight Armour for Defence & Security, June 10-13, 2024, Rocamadour, France

C. Francat, P. Forquin. Usage of microtomography based representation of damaged ceramic plate for FEM impact simulations. ICILSM2024, 4th International Conference on Impact Loading of Structures and Materials, May 13-17, 2024, Freiburg, Germany

P. Forquin, J. Genevois, C. Francart, J.-L. Zinszner. Design, implementation and validation of shockless plate-impact experiments based on textured flyer-plate. Application to the dynamic testing of armour ceramics. LWAG2024, Light-Weight Armour for Defence & Security, June 10-13, 2024, Rocamadour, France

M. Arlery, C. Pontiroli, P. Forquin. Multiscale experiments and numerical modelling for progressive collapse risk assessment, 19th ISIEMS, 19th International Symposium on Interaction of the Effects of Munitions with Structures, December 9-13, 2024, Bonn, Germany

2023

J. Berton, F. Souris, J. Manzagol, F. Millet, N. Luchier, P. Forquin, M. Montagnat, L. Hallo, P. Moreau. Investigation of the impact of H2, D2, Ne cryogenic solid ice pellets: The DéFI “Dynamic Fragmentation of Ice” project. 27th DYMAT TM, Nov 27-29, 2023, Colmar, France

M. Sapay, P. Forquin. Identification of the dynamic tensile strength and fracture energy of five geomaterials subjected to spalling tests. DYMAT WS, 29/01-03/02/2023, Aussois, France

J. Genevois, P. Forquin, J.-L. Zinszner. Wavy flyer plate test for shockless plate-impact application. DYMAT WS, Jan 29-Feb 03, 2023, Aussois, France

L. Bremaud, J. Girardot, F. Malaise, P. Forquin, I. Iordanoff. Numerical modelling of spalling tests using Discrete Element Method (DEM). DYMAT WS, Jan 29-Feb 03, 2023, Aussois, France

2022

M. Arrigoni, P. Forquin, J. Le Clanche, M. Zavard, C. Francois, M. Castres. Détermination de l’équation d’état dans la direction hors plan du Tensylon®(UHMWPE), 25e Congrès Français de Mécanique, 2022

B. Lukić, D. Saletti, B. Cordonnier, C. Couture, P. Forquin, A. Cohen, A. Rack, Ultra-fast in-situ X-ray phase contrast imaging of dynamic failure of geomaterials using versatile Split Hopkinson Pressure bar systems. ICTMS 2022-5th International Conference on Tomography of Materials…, 2022

L. Bremaud, J. Girardot, F. Malaise, J.-L. Zinszner, P. Forquin, I. Iordanoff, Simulations numériques d'essais d'écaillage avec la Méthode des Éléments Discrets. 15ième colloque national en calcul des structures, 2022

J. Genevois, P. Forquin, Characterisation of the dynamic compressive behaviour of ceramic using planar plate-impact and shockless plate-impact experiments, Int. Conf. on Advances in Exp. Mech., Sept. 6-8, 2022, Oxford, UK (avec actes).

P. Forquin, J. Genevois, H. S. Chauhan, A. Cosculluela, Investigation of the strain-rate sensitivity of two alumina ceramics thanks to shockless plate-impact spalling tests, Int. Conf. on Advances in Exp. Mech., Sept. 6-8, 2022, Oxford, UK (avec actes).

P. Forquin, M. Sapay, Y. Duplan, Photomechanical experimental methods to characterize the dynamic crack speed in brittle materials, Int. Conf. on Advances in Exp. Mech., Sept. 6-8, 2022, Oxford, UK (avec actes).

P. Forquin, G. Servin, F. Barthélémy, Influence of edge and chamfer finishing on the fracturing process induced in sapphire tile subjected to ballistic impact, LWAG2022, Light-Weight Armour for Defence & Security, Sept. 15-16, 2022, Freiburg (avec actes).

P. Forquin, L. Metzen, F. Lachaume, M. Zavard, P. Charrier, J. Genevois, A. Margossian, Analysis of damage in two-layer ceramic-UHMWPE armour under multi-hit loading from API-BZ projectile impact, LWAG2022, Light-Weight Armour for Defence & Security, Sept. 15-16, 2022, Freiburg (avec actes).

2021

D. Saletti, B. Lukic, B. Cordonnier, A. Yosef-Hai, M. Blasone, P. Forquin, A. Rack, A. Cohen. MHz X-Ray Imaging of Multi-Fracturing Processes in Geomaterials. Photomechanics IDICS Conference. Nov. 3-5 2021, Nantes, France.

N. Jacquet, P. Forquin. Numerical simulation of multi-hit impact on Ceramic/Composite armor. 13th Int. Conference on Mechanical and Physical Behaviour of Materials under Dynamic Loading. DYMAT 2021. Sept. 20-24 2021, Madrid, France.

M. Dargaud, P. Forquin. Modelling of the dynamic tensile behaviour of a SiC ceramic from a flaw description via X-ray tomography, and experimental validation via shockless plate-impact tests. MECADYMAT 2021, April 6-7 2021, Valenciennes, France

P. Forquin, M. Blasone, D. Georges, M. Dargaud, B. Lukić, D. Saletti, E. Andò, D. Eakins, A. Rack. Dynamic fragmentation process involved in brittle solids: towards a better understanding of the relationship between microstructural parameters and strain-rate sensitivity. DyCoMax - 3rd workshop on Studies of Dynamically Compressed Matter with X-rays. Jan. 14-15 2021, Grenoble, France

2020

P. Forquin, M. Blasone, D. Georges, M. Dargaud, D. Saletti, E. Andò. The Brittle's CODEX chair (6p), DYMAT Winter School 2020, Feb. 9-14, 2020, Les Houches School of Physics (avec actes).

M. Blasone, P. Forquin. Numerical Design of Plate-Impact Testing method to Determine the Spall strength of an Ultra-High Performance Concretre (5p), DYMAT Winter School 2020, Feb. 9-14, 2020, Les Houches School of Physics (avec actes).

M. Dargaud, P. Forquin. Effect of porosity on the failure mechanisms induced in SiC brittle materials upon dynamic impact (6p), DYMAT Winter School 2020, Feb. 9-14, 2020, Les Houches School of Physics (avec actes).

Y. Duplan, B. Lukić, P. Forquin Comparison of Two Processing Techniques to Characterise the Dynamic Crack Velocity in Armour Ceramic Based on Digital Image Correlation (8p), DYMAT Winter School 2020, Feb. 9-14, 2020, Les Houches School of Physics (avec actes).

P. Forquin, M. Blasone, D. Georges, M. Dargaud. Lecture 5: Dynamic Fragmentation in Brittle Materials: Experimental Approaches and Modeling (1h30), DYMAT Winter School 2020, Feb. 9-14, 2020, Les Houches School of Physics (avec actes).

2019

B. Lukić, D. Saletti, P. Forquin Application of ultra-high speed photography in identification of the dynamic tensile response of quasi-brittle materials. 32nd International Congress on High-Speed Imaging and Photonics (ICHSIP), Proceedings of SPIE, Vol. 11051, 105105, DOI: 10.1117/12.2523425.

P. Forquin, Y. Duplan, M. Dargaud, D. Saletti, J.L. Zinszner. A review of experimental approaches to analyse the damage modes and the ballistic performances of armour ceramics. LWAG 2019, October 8-9, 2019, Roubaix (avec actes).

P. Forquin, M. Blasone, D. Georges, M. Dargaud. Modelling of the fragmentation process in brittle solids based on x-ray micro-tomography analysis (9p). 24ème Congrès Français de Mécanique, August 26-30, 2019, Brest (avec actes).

D. Georges, D. Saletti, M. Montagnat, P. Forquin. Investigation of the porosity influence on dynamic tensile strength of polycrystalline ice. (9p). 24ème Congrès Français de Mécanique, August 26-30, 2019, Brest (avec actes).

P. Forquin, B. Lukic, Y. Duplan, D. Saletti, D. Eakins, A. Rack. Investigation of the dynamic fragmentation process in ceramics by using ultra-high speed X-ray imaging with synchrotron radiation (6p), The 32nd International Congress on High-speed Imaging and Photonics (ICHSIP), Proceedings of SPIE, Vol. 11051, 110510Q, DOI: 10.1117/12.2526501.

2018

Y. Duplan, P. Forquin, B. Lukic, D. Saletti. Numerical analysis of a testing technique to investigate the dynamic crack propagation in armour ceramic. Vol. 183, Article number 02039, DYMAT 2018, Arcachon, France, 2018

P. Forquin, R. Abdul Rahman, D. Saletti. A novel experimental method to characterise the shear strength of concrete based on pre-stressed samples. A comparison with existing techniques. Vol. 183, Article number 02049, DYMAT 2018, Arcachon, France, 2018

M. Blasone, D. Saletti. E. Ando, J. Baroth, P. Forquin. Investigation of Spalling Damage in Ultra-High Performance Concrete Through X-ray Computed Tomography. Vol. 183, Article number 03024, DYMAT 2018, Arcachon, France, 2018

M. Blasone, P. Forquin, J. Baroth, D. Saletti, S. Dovrusky. Local Effects of Ballistic Impact on UHPFRC target, ICPS5 2018, 5th International Conference on Protective Structures, Poznan, Poland, August 19-23, 2018

P. Forquin, N. Savino, L. Lamberson, M. Barsoum, M. Morais. Dynamic Fragmentation of MAX Phase Ti3SiC2 from Edge-On-Impact Experiments, SEM 2018, Greenville, USA, 2018

P. Forquin, B. Lukic, Y. Duplan, D. Saletti, D. Eakins, A. Rack. Investigation of the dynamic fragmentation process in ceramics by using ultra-high speed X-ray imaging with synchrotron radiation. The 32nd International Congress on High-speed Imaging and Photonics, October 9-12, Twente, Netherlands, 2018

P. Forquin, Use of edge-on impact experiments to investigate the dynamic fragmentation in transparent ceramics, Workshop Fr/Isl: Use of spinel transparent ceramics in armour solutions, Grenoble, France, 2018

R. Abdul Rahman, P. Forquin, D. Saletti. Experimental investigation of the confined behavior of concrete under shear loading at high strain rates, ICEM18, Bruxelles, Belgique, 2018.

2017

P. Forquin, J. Lossignol, S. Pagano, M. Barsoum, L. Lamberson, M. Morais. Dynamic Fragmentation of MAX Phase Ti3SiC2 in Edge-On-Impact Experiments. SEM 2017, Orlando, USA, 2017

P. Forquin. P. Forquin, F. Schiaffini, D. Saletti, B. Lukic, M. Saadati. Experimental investigation of the mechanical behaviour of rock under extreme loading conditions. SEM 2017, Orlando, USA, 2017

P. Forquin, J.L. Zinszner, B. Lukic, D. Saletti, Experimental and numerical investigation of the fragmentation process in sapphire ceramic under impact loading, Workshop: Dynamic behaviour of materials and its applications in industrial processes, Guimaraes, Portugal, 2017

P. Forquin, D. Saletti, B. Erzar, G. Zhao, B. Lukic, R. Abdul Rahman. Investigation of the tensile and shear damage of concrete at high strain-rates, ICACM 2017, May 19, 2017

2016

P. Forquin. Brittle-materials at high-loading rates. An open area of research. 22nd DYMAT TM, Grenoble, France, 2016

J.-L. Zinszner., B. Erzar, P. Forquin. Characterisation of the dynamic compressive behaviour of ceramics using High Pulsed Power technologies. 22nd DYMAT TM, Grenoble, France, 2016

R. Abdul Rahman, P. Forquin. Experimental Analysis of the Dynamic Behavior of Boncrete in Mode II Fracture under Confined Conditions. 22nd DYMAT TM, Grenoble, France, 2016

M. Saadati, P. Forquin, K. Weddfelt, P.-L. Larsson. Tensile Strength of Granite at High Strain Rates. 22nd DYMAT TM, Grenoble, France, 2016

G. Zhao，P. Forquin，Y. Malecot. Experimental and numerical investigation of the damage process in RC beam-column subassemblies under a middle column removal scenario. 22nd DYMAT TM, Grenoble, France, 2016

P. Forquin, E. Ando. Application of micro-tomography and image analysis to the quantification of fragmentation in ceramics after impact loading. 22nd DYMAT TM, Grenoble, France, 2016

P. Forquin, J.-L. Zinszner. A pulse-shaping technique to investigate the behaviour of brittle materials subjected to plate-impact tests. 22nd DYMAT TM, Grenoble, France, 2016

B. Lukić, D. Saletti, P. Forquin. Identification of the tensile behaviour of brittle materials under dynamic loading using Digital Image Correlation and Virtual Fields Method. 22nd DYMAT TM, Grenoble, France, 2016

J.-L. Zinszner., B. Erzar, P. Forquin. Strain-rate sensitivity of the tensile strength of two silicon carbides: experimental evidence and micromechanical modelling. 22nd DYMAT TM, Grenoble, France, 2016

M. Graveleau, P. Forquin, G. Servin. SAPHIR project: toward a better understanding of Sapphire integration into transparent armours. 2016 LWAG, Grenoble, France, 2016

P. Forquin, J.L. Zinszner. Use of an edge-on impact configuration to analyse the fragmentation process in sapphire ceramic. 2016 LWAG, Grenoble, France, 2016

T. Viant, P. Forquin, D. Saletti, D. Imbault, G. Poirey, J. Moriceau. On the use of the edge-on impact experiment to characterize damage of a bonded-polymer under impact loading. 2016 LWAG, Grenoble, France, 2016

P. Forquin. Experimental Study of the Dynamic Fragmentation in Transparent Ceramic Subjected to Projectile Impact, SEM 2015, Orlando, USA, 2016

P. Forquin. Mesoscopic Modelling of High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete Under Dynamic Loading, SEM 2015, Orlando, USA, 2016

2015

P. Forquin. Experimental investigation of the dynamic fragmentation process in a transparent ceramic under impact loading, Track 1: dynamic behavior of materials, SEM 2015, Costa-Mesa, USA, 2015

D. Saletti, P. Forquin, Identification of the dynamic tensile behavior of geomaterials based on the virtual fields method and a new generation of ultra-high speed camera, SEM 2015, Costa-Mesa, USA, 2015

M. Saadati, P. Forquin, K. Weddfelt, P.L. Larsson, Tensile behavior of granite at high-strain rates, SEM 2015, Costa-Mesa, USA, 2015

J.-L. Zinszner, B. Erzar, P. Forquin., E. Buzaud, F. Barthelemy On the characterization of the dynamic behavior of Ssilicon Carbides subjected to ramp compression experiments, DYMAT 2015, Lugano, Suisse; EPJ Web of Conferences 5, 01072 (2015).

P. Forquin., E. Piotrowska, G. Gary. Experimental characterization of the confined behaviour of concrete. Influence of saturation ratio and strain-rate, DYMAT 2015, Lugano, Suisse; EPJ Web of Conferences 94, 01071 (2015).

B. Lukic, P. Forquin. Influence of Loading-Rate and Steel Fibers on the Shear Strength of Ultra High Performance Concrete, DYMAT 2015, Lugano, Suisse; EPJ Web of Conferences 5, 01073 (2015).

P. Forquin. Quelques méthodes expérimentales pour caractériser le comportement des géomatériaux sous conditions extrêmes, MECAMAT, Aussois, 2015

2014

M. Saadati, P. Forquin, K. Weddfelt, P.L. Larsson, Effect of pre-existing cracks on the fracture pattern of granite, ICEM16, Cambridge, 2014

J.-L. Zinszner, B. Erzar, P. Forquin. Experimental and numerical analysis of the tensile behaviour of silicon carbide subjected to spalling, ICEM16, Cambridge, 2014

P. Forquin, On the damage mechanisms involved in different geomaterials subjected to edge-on impact experiments, SEM 2014, Greenville, USA, 2014

P. Forquin, Influence of free water and strain-rate on the behaviour of concrete under high confining pressure, SEM 2014, Greenville, USA, 2014

2013

P. Forquin, L. Sallier L., F. Pierron. On the use of the Virtual Fields Method to characterize the dynamic response of geomaterials in spalling tests, Dymat Technical meeting, London, UK, 2013

P. Forquin, G. Rossiquet, J.-L. Zinszner. Experimental and numerical investigations of damage modes in ceramics subjected to impact loading. Dymat Technical meeting, London, UK, 2013

M. Saadati, P. Forquin, K. Weddfelt, P.L. Larsson, Granite rock fragmentation at percussive drilling, First International Conference on Rock Dynamics and Applications RocDyn-1, Lausanne, 2013

P. Forquin, Processing of spalling-tests to characterize the dynamic strength of geomaterials, SEM 2013, Lombard, USA, 2013

W. Chen, P. Forquin, Progressive collapse of reinforced concrete beam-column sub-assemblages under dynamic loading, SEM 2013, Lombard, USA, 2013

L. Sallier, P. Forquin, Influence of fibers in HPFRCC concrete under dynamic loading, SEM 2013, Lombard, USA, 2013

J.-L. Zinszner, B. Erzar, E. Buzaud, P. Forquin. Experimental and Numerical Analyses of the Fragmentation Process in Alumina, 27th Int. Symposium on Ballistics 2013, Freiburg, Allemagne, 2013

P. Forquin, Two experimental techniques to investigate the dynamic response of concrete at high strain-rates, Workshop PREVI 2013, Ecole de Physique, Les Houches, 2013

P. Forquin On the damage mechanisms involved in the tensile strength enhancement of concretes with strain-rate, Framcos-8, Tolède, Spain, 2013

L. Sallier, P. Forquin, F. Pierron. Characterization of the Dynamic Tensile Behaviour of an Ultra High Performance Concrete Based on the Use of the Virtual Fields Method, Framcos-8, Tolède, Spain, 2013

P. Forquin. On the use of Hopkinson Pressure Bar devices for analyzing the behavior of concrete at high strain-rates, IUTAM 2013, Xi'an, Chine, 2013

L. Zinszner, B. Erzar, E. Buzaud, P. Forquin, Experimenal and Numerical analyses of the fragmentation process in alumina, Int. Symposium on Ballistics, 2013.

2012

P. Forquin. A testing technique to characterize the crack velocity in concrete. DYMAT 2012, Freiburg, Allemagne

L. Sallier, P. Forquin. On the use of Hillerborg regularisation method to model the softening behaviour of concrete subjected to dynamic tensile loading. DYMAT 2012, Freiburg, Allemagne

L. Sallier, P. Forquin. Design of an experimental configuration for studying the dynamic fragmentation of ceramics under impact. DYMAT 2012, Freiburg, Allemagne

P. Forquin, L. Sallier. A testing technique to characterise the shear behaviour of concrete at high strain-rates. SEM 2012, Costa Mesa, USA. Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Volume 1 pp 531-536, DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-4238-7_68

L. Sallier, P. Forquin. Influence of the Confined Behaviour and the Tensile Strength of Concrete Slabs under Projectile-impact. SEM 2012, Costa Mesa, USA

F. Pierron, P. Forquin, The Virtual Fields Method applied to spalling tests on concrete, DYMAT 2012 Freiburg, Germany; EPJ Web of Conferences 26, 01054 (2012).

2011

B. Erzar, P. Forquin. Free water influence on the dynamic tensile behaviour of concrete. PROTECT 2011 (Performance, Protection & Strengthening of Structures under Extreme Loading), Lugano, Suisse

P. Forquin. Influence of free water and strain-rate on the shear behaviour of concrete. PROTECT 2011 (Performance, Protection & Strengthening of Structures under Extreme Loading), Lugano, Suisse

M. Rossi, R. Cheriguene, F. Pierron, P. Forquin. Performance Assessment of Strain Measurement with an Ultra High Speed Camera. SEM 2011 (Society for Experimental Mechanics), Uncasville, Connecticut, USA

Pierron F., Forquin P., Ultra-high speed imaging and virtual fields method for identification of mechanical properties of concrete in spalling tests, Photomechanics 2011, 7-9 February in Brussels, Belgium, 2011.

F. Pierron, P. Forquin. Ultra high speed full-field strain measurements on spalling tests on concrete materials. SEM 2011 (Society for Experimental Mechanics), Uncasville, Connecticut, USA

P. Forquin., R. Cheriguène. A rocking spalling test to characterize the crack velocity in concrete. SEM 2011 (Society for Experimental Mechanics), Uncasville, Connecticut, USA

P. Forquin. Influence of strain-rate and confining pressure on the shear strength of concrete. SEM 2011 (Society for Experimental Mechanics), Uncasville, Connecticut, USA

P. Forquin, L. Sallier, B. Erzar and J. Mazars. Modeling of the softening behaviour of concrete subjected to dynamic tensile loading in spalling tests. CFRAC 2011, Barcelone, France

2010

P. Forquin, M. Nasraoui, A. Rusinek, L. Siad, Experimental study of the confined behaviour of PMMA under quasi-static and dynamic conditions. DYMAT 2010, Strasbourg, France

P. Forquin, M. Nasraoui, A. Rusinek, L. Siad, On the brittle-ductile transition involved in the compressive behaviour of PMMA. SOLMECH 2010, Varsovie, Pologne

P. Forquin, , M. Nasraoui, L. Siad, A. Rusinek, An experimental method of measuring the quasi-static and dynamic confined behaviour of PMMA. ICEM14 2010, Poitiers, France; EPJ Web of Conferences 6, 39009 (2010).

P. Forquin, Experimental approach and modelling of the mechanical behaviour of graphite fuel elements subjected to compression pulses. ICEM14 2010, Poitiers, France; EPJ Web of Conferences 6, 39003 (2010).

B. Erzar, P. Forquin, C. Pontiroli, E. Buzaud. Influence of aggregate size on the dynamic behaviour of concrete subjected to impact loading. ICEM14 2010, Poitiers, France; EPJ Web of Conferences 8, 39007 (2010).

2009

A. Arias, P. Forquin, R. Zaera, Impact damage in concrete targets subjected to perforation of high velocity metallic fragment. DYMAT 2009, Bruxelles, Belgique.

B. Erzar, E. Buzaud, C. Pontiroli, P. Forquin, Tensile strength of mortar over a wide range of strain rate. DYMAT 2009, Bruxelles, Belgique.

M. Nasraoui, P. Forquin, L. Siad, A. Rusinek, E. Dossou, Mechanical behaviour of PMMA, influence of temperature and confining pressure. DYMAT 2009, Bruxelles, Belgique.

2008

B. Erzar, P. Forquin. Study of the high strain-rates behaviour of a micro-concrete. SOLMECH 2008, Gdansk, Pologne

P. Forquin, B. Erzar, J.R. Klepaczko. Experimental Approach and Modeling of the Dynamic Tensile Behavior of a Micro-concrete. ICACM 2008, Rocamadour, France

• Invited lectures in conferences (2018-2025)

P. Forquin, C. Francart. 45 mn, Caractérisation des propriétés de fragmentation dynamique dans différents matériaux fragiles sur une large plage de vitesses de déformation. Apports de la microtomographie, de l’imagerie ultra-rapide et de l’imagerie synchrotron. Workshop thématique sur la Fragmentation dynamique pour les solides, Nov 19-20, 2025, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France

P. Forquin. 20 mn, Damage and deformation processes in brittle materials at high strain rates. ARA2025: 74th Meeting of the Aeroballistic Range Association, Sept 28-Oct 03, 2025, Gramat, France

P. Forquin. 60 mn, On the influence of material and structural parameters involved in the single/multi-hit performance of ceramic-composite armour configurations, DYNAMAT 2025, July 2nd - 4th 2025, Madrid, Spain

P. Forquin, C. Francart, J. Genevois. 45 mn, Development of an integrated approach to improve the understanding of key material parameters that govern the ballistic performance of armour ceramics. ICILSM2024, 4th International Conference on Impact Loading of Structures and Materials, May 13-17, 2024, Freiburg, Germany

P. Forquin. 40 mn, Mise au point d'une technique expérimentale d'impact de plaque sans choc pour caractériser la sensibilité des matériaux fragiles à la vitesse de chargement, 7ième Journées VH – Gramat – 5-7 Oct. 2022

P. Forquin. 30 mn, Etude de la fragmentation dynamique de matériaux fragiles à haute vitesse de chargement, influence de la microstructure. Colloque national : Fragmentation dynamique pour les solides – Marseille – 24-25 Nov. 2022

P. Forquin. 25 mn, Experimental testing and modelling of the fragmentation process in brittle solids at high loading-rates, workshop Mcmaster-UGA, June 27, 2022, Grenoble, France

P. Forquin. 20 mn, Dynamic fragmentation process involved in brittle solids: Towards a better understanding of the relationship between microstructural parameters and strain-rate sensitivity. DyCoMax 3rd workshop on Studies of Dynamically Compressed Matter with X-rays, Jan. 14-15, 2021, Grenoble, France

Scientific activity based on the implementation of experimental methods and resources from the ExperDYN platform, numerical and theoretical modeling tools developed within the framework of the Brittle’s CODEX and M²-Brittle's CODEX chairs, and micro-tomography analysis:

• Projects developed as PI (project leader):

- 2017-2023: Brittle’s CODEX Chair, UGA Foundation, Sponsors: Saint-Gobain & LafargeHolcim: €1 million,

- 2020-2023: ANR ASTRID Mhica, funding: AID (Defense Innovation Agency), 3SR budget: €300k,

- 2022-2028: DéFI (Dynamic Fragmentation of Ice): study and modeling of hydrogen ice fragmentation at 15K. Partner: CEA-Grenoble, 3SR budget: €44k,

- 2024-2027: ANR ASTRID ICAR, funding: AID (Defense Innovation Agency), 3SR budget: €384k,

- 2024-2028: Co-leader with Pr. C. Martin (SIMaP) of the M²-Brittle’s CODEX Chair, UGA Foundation, Sponsor: Saint-Gobain: €500k.

• Projects developed as a partner:

- 2016-2019: Rapid SAPHIR, funding: AID, 3SR budget: €379k,

- 2017-2020: IMPACT Project, funding: AID, 3SR budget: €455k,

- 2018-2024: Rapid PROBALICS, funding: AID, 3SR budget: €298k,

- 2021-2025: Rapid FAMAG, funding: AID, 3SR budget: €220k,

- 2021-2025: Astrid CAPBAB, funding: ANR, 3SR budget: €56k.

• Projects developed within the framework of partnerships or research contracts:

- 2017-2020: Dynamic behavior of polycrystalline ice (IGE/3SR project). Partner: CEA-CESTA, 3SR (+ PhD funding),

- 2021-2024: High-speed experimentation on rock and concrete; dynamic multiaxial tests on concrete. Partner: CEA-Gramat, 3SR,

- 2022-2025: CeramBall2 Project: Characterization of new ceramic microstructures by plate impact compression tests, plate impact spalling tests, and tandem tests. Partner: Institut Saint-Louis, 3SR budget: €144k.

• PhD thesis supervised as thesis director and defended between 2018 and 2025:

Reem Abdul Rahman (ComUE UGA, 3SR, Directeurs de thèse : P. Forquin 100%). Experimental analysis and mesoscopic modeling of the behavior of concrete under extreme conditions. 1/10/2014-defense date 7/02/2018. Funding: Bourse ED I-MEP2.

Bratislav Lukic (ComUE UGA, 3SR, Directeurs de thèse : P. Forquin 50%, D. Saletti 50%). Advanced measuring technique for the dynamic testing of concrete. 1/10/2014-defense date 4/05/2018. Funding: Labex TEC21.

Guoqiang Zhao (ComUE UGA, 3SR, Directeurs de thèse : P. Forquin 50%, Y. Malécot 3SR 50%). Experimental and numerical study of the resistance to progressive collapse of reinforced concrete column-beam subassemblies. 10/09/2013-defense date 03/07/2019. Funding: Chinese government.

Thibaut Viant (ComUE UGA, 3SR, P. Forquin 34%, Co-encadrants : D. Imbault 3SR 33%, D. Saletti 3SR 33%). Characterization and modeling of the dynamic behavior of solid propellants and vulnerability of propulsion systems. 4/05/2015-defense date 10/07/2019. Funding: Ariane-Group.

Yannick Duplan (ComUE UGA, 3SR, P. Forquin 67%, Co-encadrant : D. Saletti 3SR 33%). Experimental characterization and modeling of the dynamic fracture and fragmentation properties of a munition core and armor ceramics. 2017-2020. (Col. 3SR/Saint-Gobain), 01/10/2017-defense date 15/12/2020. CoFunding: AID et CEA.

David Georges (ComUE UGA, Col. IGE/3SR, Directeurs de thèse : M. Montagant IGE 35%, P. Forquin 35%, Co-encadrant : D. Saletti 3SR 30%) : Experimental study and modeling of the mechanical response of polycrystalline ice under dynamic tensile loading: Influence of porosity. 13/11/2017-defense date 18/12/2020. Funding: CEA-CESTA et Brittle’s CODEX chair.

Maria Blasone (ComUE UGA, Col. 3SR/Lafarge-Holcim, P. Forquin 50%, Co-encadrants : D. Saletti 3SR 30%, J. Baroth 3SR 20%) Experimental study and numerical modeling of the dynamic behavior of ultra-high-performance concrete under impact loading. 1/11/2017-defense date 24 mars 2021. Funding: Chaire Brittle’s CODEX chair.

Marielle Dargaud (ComUE UGA, Col. 3SR/Saint-Gobain/CEDREM, P. Forquin 85%, Co-encadrants : A. Margossian IR-SG 8% et J. Brulin IR-SG 7%), Experimental and numerical analysis of damage modes induced in ceramic materials under dynamic loading. 1/02/2018-defense date23/04/2021. Funding: IMPACT & Brittle’s CODEX chair.

Julia Genevois (ComUE UGA, ED I-MEP2, Col. 3SR/Saint-Gobain/AID/CEA, P. Forquin 80%, J.L. Zinszner, CEA-Gramat 20%), Experimental characterization by shockless plate impacts and modeling of the behavior of armour ceramics under high confining pressure. 15/10/2020-defense date19/12/2023. Funding: AID (Agence Innovation Défense) 50% & Brittle’s CODEX chair 50%.

Luc Brémaud (I2M - Institut de Mécanique et d'Ingénierie de Bordeaux, ED SMI, Col. I2M/3SR/CEA CESTA, Directeurs de thèse : I. Iordanoff I2M 25%, P. Forquin 25%, co-encadrants : J. Girardot I2M 25%, F. Malaise CEA 25%), Contribution to the study of dynamic damage in ceramics by using discrete elementg method and laser shock. 15/10/2020-defense date19/12/2023. Funding: CEA.

• Current PhD thesis, supervised as thesis director:

Mushfiq Sapay (ComUE UGA, ED I-MEP2, Col. 3SR/CEA-Gramat, P. Forquin 100%) Subject: Influence of scale and rate effects on the dynamic behavior of concrete. PhD start: 1/02/2022. Funding: 60% Programme PAUSE (Collège de France) et 40% Floralis (UGA).

Théo Calmels (ComUE UGA, ED I-MEP2, Col. 3SR/CEA-Gramat, P. Forquin 80%) Subject: Characterization and modeling of the triaxial mechanical behavior of concrete: influence of the degree of water saturation and the loading rate. PhD start: 1/10/2023. Funding: CEA.

Thibaut Lemiere (ComUE UGA, ED I-MEP2, Col. 3SR/Saint-Gobain, P. Forquin 80%) Subject: Experimental characterization and modeling of the behavior of high-performance ceramics under impact loading. PhD start: 15/09/2025. Funding: ANR Astrid ICAR.

Pierre Larose (ComUE UGA, ED I-MEP2, P. Forquin 80%) Subject: Experimental characterization and multi-scale modeling of the behavior of armour ceramics by nano-indentation and plate impact tests. PhD start: 15/09/2025. Funding: chaire M²-Brittle's CODEX.

Alexander Virak (ComUE UGA, ED I-MEP2, P. Forquin 60%) Subject: Numerical modeling of multiple fragmentation processes in brittle materials. PhD start: 1/10/2025. Funding: ED I-MEP2.

Maxime Alemps (ComUE UGA, ED I-MEP2, P. Forquin 60%) Subject: Experimental study and numerical modeling using a phase-field method of multiple crack initiation and bifurcation processes in glasses under high loading rates. PhD start: 1/11/2025. Funding: CEA-DEND.

• Post-docs for the period 2019-2025:

Bratislav Lukic, 3SR-UGA, May 2018 - May 2019, SAPHIR project, 12-month contract.

Ludovic Zingg, 3SR-UGA, June 2018 - June 2019, Lafarge-Holcim project, 12-month contract.

Nicolas Jacquet, 3SR-UGA, April 2021 - October 2022, Probalics project, 18-month contract.

Charles Francart, 3SR-UGA, September 2022 - September 2023, MHICA project, 12-month contract.

Charles Francart, 3SR-UGA, September 2023 - February 2025, FAMAG project, 18-month contract.

Charles Francart, 3SR-UGA, March 2025 - February 2026, ICAR project, 12-month contract.

• Contract engineers assigned to the ExperDYN platform for the period 2019-2025:

  The ExperDYN platform does not have dedicated permanent staff. Between 2019 and 2026, seven contract engineers have been operating the experimental activities.

Philippe Kaczmarec, Study Engineer, 3SR-UGA, January 2019 - March 2020, Brittle’s CODEX and Rapid Saphir Chairs, 15-month contract,

Emile Pollier, Assistant Engineer, September 2019 - August 2020, Brittle’s CODEX and Rapid Probalics Chairs, 12-month contract,

Loic Metzen, Research Engineer, November 2021 - November 2022, Brittle’s CODEX and Astrid Mhica Chairs, 12-month contract,

Florian Lachaume, Assistant Engineer, January 2022 - September 2022, Brittle’s CODEX and Astrid Mhica Chairs, 9-month contract,

Benoit Cleyet-Marel, Assistant Engineer, March 2023 - May 2024, Astrid Capbab Chairs, 14-month contract,

Benoit Cleyet-Marel, Assistant Engineer, June 2024 - November 2025, CeramBall2, 18-month contract,

David Biaré, Research Engineer, July 2025 - June 2026, Floralis, 12-month contract.

• Supervision of Master's research internships within the 3SR laboratory over the period 2019-2025:

2019: 3 GCER Master's students supervised at 3SR,

2020: 3 GCER Master's students supervised at 3SR,

2021: 11 students supervised at 3SR: 2 GCER Master's students (L. Romagnoli, B. Alsahmarany), 2 Phelma G-INP Master's students (A. Auchere, M. Zavard), 3 ENSMA M2 students (H. Chauhan, D. Mooli, T. Asserpe), 4 ENSMA M1 students (A. Nebout, A. Chambard, B. Castets, Z. Kassou) (In 2021, due to COVID, we received a large number of applications),

2022: 2 GCER Master's students supervised at 3SR (M. Tukenmmez, F. Bulut),

2023: 6 students supervised at 3SR: 3 GCER masters (A. Kazemnadi, S. Rahimzai, P. Nerurkar), 3 other internships (A. Jaosidy, T. Calmels (ENSTA), D. Muller),

2024: 6 interns supervised at 3SR: 3 GCER masters (N. Nasser, W. Mohammad Khail, M. Salimee), 3 other internships (M. Bernales, A. Esposito (ENSTA), G. Cossin),

2025: 3 interns supervised at 3SR: 2 GCER masters (A. Virak, P. Besmellah), Engineer internship (P. Larose).

Organizer and chairman of events over the period 2013 to 2026:

• 2016 International Workshop 22nd DYMAT™ entitled: ‘Experimental testing and modelling of brittle materials at high strain rates’, October 19-21, 2016, Grenoble, France. https://dymat2016.sciencesconf.org/

• 2016 International Workshop LWAG ‘Light Weight Armour Group’ focusing on the behavior of materials and protective structures under impact and blast loading, October 17-18, 2016, Grenoble, France. https://lwag2016.sciencesconf.org/

• 2016 2^nd Thematic Days dedicated to Imaging Techniques for the Characterization of Materials and Structures in Civil Engineering, March 10-11, 2016, Grenoble, France. https://imagerie-gc-16.sciencesconf.org/

• 2020 DYMAT Winter School, Les Houches. February 9-14, 2020. 71 doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, researchers, and engineers from 16 countries participated. https://dymat-ws-2020.sciencesconf.org/

• 2022 I-RISKS Workshop “Dynamic Behavior of Structures Subjected to Natural Hazards.” Grenoble, May 2. Approximately 30 researchers and doctoral students involved in the I-Risks project participated.

• 2023 DYMAT Winter School, Aussois. January 29-February 3, 2023. 61 doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, researchers, and engineers from 13 countries participated. https://dymat-ws-2023.sciencesconf.org/

• 2024 8^th VH Days “Experimentation with Materials under Shock”. Grenoble, October 2-4, 2024. Participation of 80 PhD students, post-doctoral researchers, researchers, and engineers from the ChocoDyn federation. https://3sr.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/en/node/401

• 2026 29^th DYMAT TM International Workshop entitled: ‘Dynamic Behavior of Heterogeneous Materials and their Interfaces’, September 8-10, 2026, Grenoble. https://dymat-tm-2026.sciencesconf.org/

Participation in scientific committees of events (2018-2026):

• 2013: 21^th Dymat Technical Meeting intitulé ‘use the use of high imaging for the dynamic testing of materials and structures’, IOP (Institut Of Physics), Londres, United Kingdom.

• 2018: 12^th DYMAT International Conference, Arcachon, France : Mechanical and Physical Behaviour of Materials under Dynamic Loading.

• 2019: 24^th Technical Meeting, Stresa, Italy : Temperature dependence on material behaviour at high strain-rate.

• 2021: 13^th DYMAT international conference, Madrid, Spain.

• 2022: 26^th Technical Meeting, Freiburg, Germany : Dynamic behaviour of additively manufactured structures.

• 2023: 27^th Technical Meeting, Colmar, France : Dynamic behaviour of soft and low density materials.

• 2024: 14^th DYMAT international conference, Zurich, Switzerland.