Dynamic Damage Research Articles

A Review on the Recent Process of Lazy Wave Risers

Lazy wave risers (LWRs) are designed with equidistant buoyancy blocks attached in the lower half of the riser, allowing the riser to take on an arch shape under the buoyancy forces provided by buoyancy blocks. This arch configuration can provide flexibility to the LWR arrangement and effectively isolate the dynamic responses between the offshore floating structure and the riser’s touchdown zone (TDZ). Its design and application aim to address the issues of dynamic response and fatigue damage that traditional steel catenary risers (SCRs) face in deep water and complex marine environments. Given that research on the LWRs in the field of ocean engineering is not sufficiently abundant, the structural characteristics, hydrodynamic loads, global responses, fatigue damage assessment, and structural optimization progress of LWRs are systematically reviewed in this paper to provide references for researchers in related fields. Among these topics, the global response of LWRs is the main point of this review. This section details the theoretical analysis and numerical modeling methods employed in the study of LWRs’ global response, explores the research advancements in the vortex-induced vibration (VIV) related to LWRs, and discusses corresponding experimental studies. Finally, the installation, transfer, and repair processes of LWRs are investigated. Additionally, the importance of leveraging advanced technologies from other fields and combining them with current advanced algorithms is emphasized in efforts to assess fatigue damage and optimize the structures of LWRs, ultimately achieving complementary advantages.

Analysis of shear creep damage model of slope rock mass under the influence of coupled damage effects (DBSM)

Abstract This article reveals the evolution law of shear creep damage of carbonaceous shale (weak interlayer of slope) under dynamic load from a mechanical perspective by combining indoor experiments and theoretical research. Firstly, a coupled damage variable D BSM was established for the initial damage D 0 and dynamic disturbance shear creep damage D BS of rock mass based on the theory of damage mechanics. Secondly, according to the fractional calculus operator theory and considering the influence of coupled damage variable D BSM on the viscosity coefficient of rock mass in the viscoelasticity and viscoplasticity creep stages, a shear creep damage model of rock mass was established. At the same time, combined with the shear creep test data under the influence of dynamic loads, the damage evolution law of shear creep in carbonaceous shale (weak interlayer of slope) was revealed, and the accuracy of the established shear creep damage model was verified. Finally, the damage evolution law of carbonaceous shale was quantitatively analyzed. Results show that: The shear creep damage model established in this article has unique advantages. The greater the initial damage, the more likely shear creep failure is to occur under the influence of dynamic disturbance and shear creep loads. Dynamic disturbance accelerates the damage of weak interlayers of slope. The cumulative coupling damage of carbonaceous shale (D ma ≤0.18) under dynamic disturbance and multi-stage shear creep loads exhibits an S-like evolution pattern. The shear creep damage mechanism of carbonaceous shale is characterized by obvious initial damage effect, dynamic disturbance damage effect, and stress response characteristics.

Robustness analysis of dynamic progressive collapse of precast concrete beam–column assemblies using dry connections under uniformly distributed load

A series of dynamic progressive collapse tests using the uniformly distributed load (UDL) was conducted, to analyze the robustness of three precast concrete (PC) beam–column assemblies using dry connections of top-and-seat angles (TSA-D), strengthened top-and-seat angles (STSA-D), and high-ductility reinforcement (DSTSA-D), under a middle column removal scenario. Finite element (FE) models were also developed to accurately simulate the collapse process. Based on the tests and FE models, comparative studies were conducted on dynamic and static collapse responses of the PC assemblies with identical configuration, loading regime, and boundary conditions. The results showed that: the horizontal reaction force developments were similar under dynamic and static collapse scenarios; under dynamic collapse scenarios, the initial stiffness of the PC assemblies increased due to the strain rate effect, while the peak vertical reaction forces under the compressive arch action (CAA) were smaller than those under static collapse scenarios, attributed to dynamic damage; under both dynamic and static collapse scenarios under UDL, the beam deformed in a downward convex curved shape, with local material deformation becoming more concentrated under dynamic collapse scenarios. An energy-based method for calculating dynamic collapse resistance was evaluated and revised: 1) the traditional method, which converts static responses from static analysis into dynamic responses was found to underestimate the resistance under small deformations due to neglecting the strain rate effect, and to overestimate ultimate resistance by ignoring dynamic damage; 2) by using dynamic vertical reaction forces instead, a more accurate prediction of the dynamic collapse resistance was achieved with a single dynamic collapse analysis. Additionally, dynamic amplification factors for the PC assemblies were calculated based on FE models and static test results providing basic knowledge in whole PC structural level research.

Damage features and mechanism of prestressed hollow square piles subjected to non-contact underwater explosion

Critical hydraulic structures are increasingly vulnerable to underwater explosion attacks, with the supporting piles being prime targets for terrorist activities. This study investigates the damage effects and mechanisms of prestressed concrete hollow square (PCHS) piles under non-contact underwater explosions. A series of underwater explosion experiments was conducted on four PCHS piles. The dynamic response of PCHS piles throughout the underwater explosion process was simulated using a coupled fluid-solid numerical model. The mechanisms of dynamic damage to the PCHS piles were elucidated through an integrated analysis of both experimental and numerical results. The research indicates that the damage characteristics of PCHS piles include longitudinal and oblique cracks on the lateral surfaces, transverse cracks on the rear side, and localized fragmentation of concrete. Three primary damage modes have been identified: bending failure(L¯c= 0.59 m/kg1/3), combined bending-shear failure(L¯c= 0.36 m/kg1/3), and punching failure(L¯c= 0.24 m/kg1/3). The local and global responses induced by shock waves are the primary causes of structural damage. Furthermore, as the stand-off distance decreases, the impact of explosive bubbles increases the magnitude of the overall response. A comparative analysis also examined the impact of prestress and axial load on the damage behavior of hollow square piles.

Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of the Cliff-Attached Buildings Equipped with Energy Dissipation Devices Under Obliquely Incident Seismic Waves

Cliff-attached structures are structures attached to slopes and connected tightly, which is particularly complex to analyze due to the foundations’ unequal grounding and the lateral stiffness’ irregularity. In rare earthquakes, seismic waves are usually obliquely incident on the foundation at a certain angle. Therefore, it is not appropriate to consider only seismic waves’ vertical incidence, and it is necessary to consider multi-angle oblique incidence. In this paper, based on the theory of viscous-spring artificial boundary and the principle of equivalent nodes at the interface of oblique incidence of ground shaking P-waves, and combined with the dynamic properties related to Buckling-Restrained Brace, the numerical models of slopes and two kinds of cliff-attached structures considering the slope amplification effect and soil-structure interaction are established. The dynamic response of the obliquely incident seismic waves under the action of the cliff-attached vibration reduction structure is studied in depth, and the additional effective damping ratios of the nonlinear energy-dissipated units based on the deformation energy are compared and analyzed. It is shown that under the four oblique incidence angles of incidence (compression waves in the vertical plane) studied in this paper, the seismic dynamic response and damage degree peaked at an angle of incidence of 60°, with a tendency to increase and then decrease with increasing angles of incidence. The ability of an energy-dissipating vibration reduction device to change structural vibration characteristics decreases with an increase in incidence angle. The difference between the total strain energy of the structure in the X-direction (Transverse slope direction) and Y-direction (Down-slope direction) and the total energy dissipation of the dissipative components is obvious, with the X-direction being about 10 times that of the Y-direction.

Assessment of dynamic responses and impact resistance of corrugated plate-reinforced concrete tunnels under irregular rockfall scenarios.

This article presents a composite tunnel rockfall protection structure (CPRC) employing galvanized corrugated steel plates as the inner formwork for reinforced concrete structures. It addresses the threats posed by frequent rockfall disasters in mountainous regions with complex geology. The research investigates impact damage from various rockfall shapes through numerical simulations and experiments on five representative forms, comparing traditional reinforced concrete structures RC with CPRC. The study highlights both structures' dynamic responses and damage characteristics across different impact scenarios, introducing the Residual Resistance Index RRI as a measure of post-impact safety performance. Results show that the numerical simulations align with laboratory tests, with discrepancies within 10%, validating the simulation method's accuracy in predicting impact resistance. Following impacts, both structures primarily displayed brittle concrete damage; however, the CPRC structure demonstrated a 79.46% reduction in concrete damage and an 86.31% decrease in reinforcement damage. The energy-dissipating properties of the corrugated plates significantly lowered rockfall penetration depth and impact energy transfer ratio, with an RRI exceeding 0.88 post-event. Additionally, the study reveals varying damage effects from different rockfall shapes, further supporting the CPRC structure's superior impact resistance and its effectiveness in preventing secondary disasters in tunnel engineering within mountainous terrains.

Dynamic Response and Damage Analysis of a Large Steel Tank Impacted by an Explosive Fragment

Abstract The fragments generated by explosions of storage tanks in chemical industrial parks may cause perforations or dents in adjacent tanks and trigger a domino effect. This paper determined reasonable fragment parameters based on the statistical laws of accidents and empirical formulas. The dynamic response process of large steel tanks impacted by fragments was simulated with ls-dyna. The typical impact process and results were analyzed in detail, and the damage laws of the tanks were discussed under various filling coefficients, volumes, fragment velocities, and impact angles. The results indicate that the inertial resistance of the inner liquid shortens the impact duration. Multiple collisions occur between the fragment and tank during impact, and the impact process involves three stages: initial collision, crushing and collision, and separation flight. The impact center displacement shows a fast and then slow reduction trend as the liquid level height increases, and the damage to the tank is negatively correlated with the liquid level height. The damage is lower when the tank volume is larger in an empty tank or at a high liquid level, while the damage instead increases when the volume exceeds 5000 m3 at a low liquid level. The peak impact force of the end-cap fragment is greatest when frontal impact occurs. Fragment flipping and curling occur at 45 deg and 90 deg impact, respectively. As the vertical impact angle increases from 0 deg to 90 deg, the fragment impact mode changes from initial frontal impact to flip detachment and finally to curling deformation.

Seismic Response Characteristics of a Utility Tunnel Crossing a River Considering Hydrodynamic Pressure Effects

As a long lifeline system of buried structures, the utility tunnel (UT) is vulnerable to earthquake invasion. For utility tunnels with inverted siphon arrangements crossing rivers, the seismic response is more complex due to the basin effect of acceleration in the topography and the influence of fluctuating hydrodynamic pressure, but there is currently a gap in targeted seismic response analyses and references. Based on a UT project in Haikou, this paper studied seismic responses of a cast-in-place UT considering the coupled model of water–soil–tunnel structure on ABAQUS software. Herein, the dynamic fluctuation of hydrodynamic pressure is simulated using an acoustic–solid interaction model. A viscoelastic artificial boundary was used to simulate the soil boundary effect, and seismic loads were equivalent to nodal forces. Considering seismic invading direction and varying water elevation, this paper investigates the dynamic response characteristics and damage mechanisms of river-crossing utility tunnels. This study shows that the basin effect causes the soil acceleration around the UT to show variability in different sections, and the amplification factor of the peak acceleration at the central location is almost doubled. The damage and dynamic water pressure of the UT are intensified under bidirectional seismic excitation, and the damage location is concentrated at the junction of the horizontal section and the vertical section. Bending moments and axial forces are the main mechanical behaviors along the axial direction. Changes in river levels have a certain positive effect on the UT peak MISES, DAMAGEC, and SDEG, and it exhibits a certain degree of energy dissipation and seismic damping effect. For the aseismic design of cross-river cast-in-place utility tunnels, bidirectional seismic calculations should be performed, and the influence of river hydrodynamic pressure should not be neglected.

Dynamic statistical damage constitutive model based on the Hoek–Brown criterion at high strain rates

Dynamic statistical damage constitutive model based on the Hoek–Brown criterion at high strain rates

In-situ engineering of native extracellular matrix to improve vascularization and tissue regeneration at the ischemic injury site

Ischemic injury causes dynamic damage to the native extracellular matrix (ECM), which plays a key role in tissue homeostasis and regeneration by providing structural support, facilitating force transmission, and transducing key signals to cells. The main approach aimed at repairing injury to ischemic tissues is restoration of vascular function. Due to their potential to form capillary niches, endothelial cells (ECs) are of greatest interest for vascular regeneration. Integrin binding to ECM is crucial for cell anchorage to the surrounding matrix, spreading, migration, and further activation of intracellular signaling pathways. In this study, we proposed to establish an in-situ engineering strategy to remodel the ECM at the ischemic site to guide EC endogenous binding and establish effective EC/ECM interactions to promote revascularization. We designed and constructed a dual-function molecule (LXW7)2-SILY, which is comprised of two functional domains: the first one (LXW7) binds to integrin αvβ3 expressed on ECs, and the second one (SILY) binds to collagen. In vitro, we confirmed (LXW7)2-SILY improved EC adhesion and survival. After in situ injection, (LXW7)2-SILY showed stable retention at the injured area and promoted revascularization, blood perfusion, and tissue regeneration in a mouse hindlimb ischemia model.Graphical

Dynamic Responses and Damage of a Model Ship in Multi-Rock Grounding

Ship grounding onto multiple rocks is one of the scenarios where a ship may suffer severe hull damage, thus leading to some serious consequences, such as casualties, oil spill pollution, and property damage. Ship bottom raking is the most common and severe damage type in grounding caused by sharp rocks moving against the bottom plate. This paper investigates the dynamic responses of ship grounding onto multiple sharp rocks, which has rarely been studied in the literature. Nine ship grounding in-tank model tests were conducted to provide experimental data for ship grounding onto a single rock or multiple rocks. A simplified scaled ship model with replaceable bottom plating was designed and used in the model test. Some artificial cone rock models with a 1 mm tip radius and a 15° semi-apex angle were assumed. The damage modes of the bottom plating and motions during ship grounding onto multiple rocks were obtained and recorded in the model tests, as well as the longitudinal grounding resistances. The effects of the initial relative height of each rock and the size of rock distribution on the structural damage mode and dynamic response of a ship model in multi-rock ship grounding were investigated. In addition, the results obtained from single-rock and multi-rock ship grounding model tests are compared.

Impact of Various High Intensity Earthquake Characteristics on the Inelastic Seismic Response of Irregular Medium-Rise Buildings

In the twenty-first century, the seismic design of buildings seems to have become a fully recognized topic. There are guidelines and standards which should be taken into account by designers in seismic areas. Designers using modern international guidelines have ascertained that the behavior of structures is not as expected. New challenges in the construction industry result in the construction of structures with new, unusual shapes. These are structures that do not meet the assumptions of safe construction in seismic areas. Contemporary buildings are also characterized by their irregular distribution of structural elements. Such solutions are not beneficial from the point of view of seismic engineering and can lead to reduced dynamic resistance and damage in such structures. In this paper, a five-storey, irregular-shaped reinforced concrete (RC) building model was subjected to different earthquakes with varying magnitudes, PGA (peak ground acceleration) and PGV (peak ground velocity) values, and durations of the intense shock phase. Once the model was verified using previous in situ measurements, the building model was subjected to five earthquakes. A numerical nonlinear analysis of the building was performed using a verified FEA (finite element analysis) model in the time domain through non-linear time history analysis with the Broyden–Fletcher–Goldfarb–Shanno (BFGS) method. The building’s dynamic properties were measured using various methods of excitation. The model was influenced, among others, by two far-field representative events caused by the last earthquake in Turkey, which resulted in strong ground motion. The analysis results identified the locations of structural damage and allowed for the assessment of the structure’s dynamic resistance. The results of the calculations prove that the duration of the intensive phase of extortion is one of the reasons for building damage in earthquake-prone areas. Building damage occurs with earthquakes that are characterized by an intensive phase of excitation with a long duration and high values of velocity in the earthquake components. The article highlights the inadequate dynamic resistance of the building, leading to excessive displacements and unfavorable structural solutions. Damage to buildings at this earthquake intensity caused damage to the load-bearing structure, which was not designed for such intensities. This paper is a research report with a specific case study of medium-rise irregular RC buildings.

Experimental and numerical investigation on normal strength and high strength RC arches subjected to underwater explosions

As a common structure in engineering, reinforced concrete (RC) arch may be subjected to explosion load in its life cycle. However, there are few studies on the blast resistance of RC arch against underwater explosion. A normal strength reinforced concrete (NSRC) arch and a high strength reinforced concrete (HSRC) arch were designed, and two sets of underwater explosion tests were carried out. Multi-media coupling models of the two RC arches subjected to underwater explosions were established based on the Arbitrary-Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) algorithm. The propagation characteristics of shock wave, the acceleration response and damage evolution of the arches were experimentally and numerically investigated. The reliability of the numerical method was verified by comparing the numerical results with the test results. Employing the verified numerical method, the effects of standoff distance and explosive weight on the dynamic response and damage distribution of the NSRC and HSRC arches were further studied. Based on extensive numerical simulations, the prediction formulas for the peak displacement of the given NSRC and HSRC arches due to specific underwater explosions were proposed. The results show that the arch vault and both sides of hance are the most vulnerable to failure when suffering the explosions centrally above the arch. The blast resistance of the HSRC arch is much stronger than that of NSRC arch. The failure modes of RC arches can be summarized as: arch vault cracking, global bending failure, combination of global bending failure and local damage, combination of global bending failure and penetration failure.

Dynamic strain distribution monitoring and fatigue damage analysis on a 100 kW wind turbine blade based on field aerodynamic measurements

Abstract Operation and maintenance (O&M) costs can account for 10%–20% of the total costs of electricity for a wind project. Structural health monitoring method is a form of preventive maintenance consisting of regular monitoring of the wind turbine components to detect potential faults. The strain measurements on the blades are typically used for load monitoring and damage detection, but only obtain a small amount of concentrated load information. In this work, a strain distribution monitoring method was proposed and validated based on aerodynamic measurements in the field. Then the contribution and evolution of the strain distribution from the aerodynamic load, gravity load, inertial load, and centrifugal load in the complex start-up process of the wind turbine were analyzed. The results shows that the mean value of the synthetic strain is mainly determined by the aerodynamic load and the centrifugal load, while the fluctuation amplitude is mainly determined by the gravity and the aerodynamic load. Furthermore, the fatigue damage of the blade root was evaluated based on strain extrapolation, rainflow cycle-counting algorithm, Goodman diagram and Miner’s linear superposition principle. It is found that the fatigue damage is generally greatest near the pressure side and suction side, and least near the leading edge and trailing edge. The strain distribution monitoring method can capture the location of maximum stress and the most severe fatigue damage on the blade, which are helpful for damage detection and load control, and further reduces O&M costs.

Model test study on the dynamic failure process of tunnel surrounding rocks in jointed rock mass under explosive load

The presence of joints can significantly reduce the integrity and stability of an engineering rock mass. Under dynamic loads, such as from blasting excavation, the key blocks divided by joints may be destabilized and prone to sliding, potentially leading to engineering geological disasters like rockbursts. To study the dynamic instability process, similar materials for the rock mass and joints were developed based on the similarity theory, and a tunnel model in the jointed rock mass was constructed. Subsequently, a detonating fuse was used to generate a dynamic load, and the dynamic instability process of the tunnel surrounding rock in the jointed rock mass under explosive load was studied using the geotechnical multifunctional testing device. The deformation characteristics and dynamic instability process of the tunnel surrounding rock were analyzed using acceleration sensors, resistance strain gages, linear variable displacement transducers and motion camera. The study shows that the acceleration at the tunnel vault is significantly greater than at the straight wall and floor under blast loads, with differences reaching an order of magnitude. Acceleration waveforms were classified into three categories based on peak characteristics, explained through the propagation of explosive stress waves. Additionally, strain and displacement at the tunnel arch were also significantly greater than in other areas, indicating more severe stress concentration and dynamic damage at the arch, necessitating reinforced support in tunnel excavation. The entire dynamic instability process of the tunnel surrounding rock was successfully recorded using a motion camera. The dynamic failure process was divided into several phases, the appearance of cracks on the joint surface, particle ejection accompanied by the dropping of jointed blocks, a significant drop of the jointed blocks, and return to calm. The dynamic failure modes include the dropping and rotation of jointed blocks, local particle ejection, and shear cracks on jointed block.

Research on Damage Evolution Mechanism of Layered Rock Mass under Blasting Load

Rock mass consists of many discontinuities, such as faults, joints, etc., and layered joints are a common kind of rock mass structure. The joints affect the stress wave propagation, and blasting is an economical and efficient rock fragmentation method for rock mass engineering. So, the rock mass fragmentation effect and construction progress are affected by these layered joints. Numerical studies were carried out to analyze the damage evolution process of intact rock and rock mass with layered joints subjected to blasting loads based on the Riedel–Hiermaier–Thoma (RHT) model in LS-DYNA software (smp s R11.0.), and the effects of the location of initiation points and the fracture distribution on dynamic damage evolution of the rock mass were discussed. Bottom initiation tends to direct the blasting energy toward the blasthole mouth, resulting in effective rock fragmentation and ejection. Gradually adjusting the initiation point upward can improve the stress and damage distribution, allowing some of the blasting stress waves to propagate toward the bottom and enhance the fragmentation of the rock at the bottom. The distribution of layered joints exacerbates the damage to the rock mass on the upstream surface, but also acts as a certain shield to the propagation of stress waves, increasing the asymmetry of the damage distribution. It is useful to know the damage mechanism of the rock mass with layered joints to improve the effect of rock mass fragmentation by blasting. These results have very important theoretical significance and application value for the optimization of blasting construction technology.

Dynamic tensile characteristics of an artificial porous granite under various water saturation levels

Underground rocks are generally subjected to water erosion and dynamic disturbances. To exclude the effect of clay minerals on the water–rock interaction mechanism, clay-free artificial porous rock (APR) was used to investigate the coupling effect of water saturation and loading rate on tensile behavior. Dynamic Brazilian disc experiments were performed on APR with six water saturation levels (100, 80, 60, 40, 20, and 0%) using a split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) combined with a high-speed camera. The results indicated that the number of cracks in the APR specimens increased with the water saturation level during the dynamic damage process, with more radial cracks at the water saturation of 80–100%. The dynamic tensile strength (DTS) and dissipated energy density exhibited different change trends with water saturation levels under different loading rates and the rate dependence was most significant in the fully saturated state (100%). At lower loading rates, DTS initially decreased rapidly and then more slowly with increasing water saturation. At higher loading rates, DTS exhibited a ‘decrease then increase’ trend. Moreover, the water-affecting factor exhibited an overall decreasing trend with the loading rate and gradually converged to 1.0. These phenomena can be attributed to the interplay between the weakening and strengthening water-effect mechanisms based on the microstructure and water distribution in the APR specimens.

Damage mechanism of model arch dam subjected to far-field underwater explosion

The dynamic response and damage modes of arch dams subjected to explosions are key topics having been extensively researched in recent years. However, the majority of research employs numerical simulation, and there is a lack of experimental investigations to further support those numerical simulation results. Given this, small-scale model experiments were conducted on the arch dam to investigate its dynamic response to underwater explosions. The findings of these experiments indicated a potential overall damage mode along the crown cantilever profile. A numerical investigation of the experimental arch dam was executed employing the CEL method in combination with the Concrete Damage Plasticity model. The damage development process and cracking mechanism of the arch dam under a far-field underwater explosion were examined. According to the numerical findings, the damage process to the arch dam resulting from a far-field underwater explosion might be divided into two phases: the shock wave action phase and the overall response phase. During the shock wave action phase, slight damage first appeared on the downstream dam face. Later, during the overall response phase, a crack spread from the dam base to dam crest and from the downstream side to the upstream side, eventually penetrating through the crown cantilever profile. The damage mechanism in the shock wave action phase is the reflected rarefaction wave off the downstream dam face causing localized tensile damage to surrounding concrete. While the cracking mechanism in the overall response phase is structural bending-induced tensile damage driven by the overall response.

Reliability analysis of an aircraft load mechanism considering multi-site damage dependency

Aircraft load mechanisms are the important actuators of the aircraft rudder control systems. By sharing the same operation circumstances and working conditions, the damage processes at multiple sites are dependent. In this paper, we firstly conduct a wear experiment and a stress relaxation experiment of an aircraft load mechanism. To consider the individual variability of the damage processes, the stochastic processes are adopted. Then, vine copula function is introduced to analyze the multivariate dependence of the damage processes. Furthermore, a time-varying dependent model is formed to model the dynamic damage interaction. The reliability of the aircraft load mechanism is assessed by using the Rosenblatt transformation and Monte Carlo method. The obtained results show that overlooking the dependency will lead to a conservative reliability result. Finally, the effect of the damage processes on the mechanism is analyzed, which provides effective guidance for the maintenance of the mechanism.

A linear shaped charge cutting model for brittle flat plates

The dynamic response and damage fracture of brittle materials under explosive cutting have always been important research issues in the fields of military, aerospace, and other engineering fields. In this paper, a linear shaped charge cutting model for explosive cutting of brittle materials is proposed. This model suggests that explosive cutting is caused by the combined effects of jet penetration, spallation, and impact fracture. Theoretical calculation models for jet penetration, spallation, and impact fracture were constructed, and the concept of impact strength was introduced to establish dynamic mechanical performance parameters for brittle materials. A calculation program for explosive cutting of brittle materials was developed using the Python language, which can calculate the jet penetration depth, spallation thickness, and impact fracture thickness by inputting parameters such as the size and mechanical properties of the linear shaped charge and target plate, and determine whether the target plate can be successfully cut. Subsequently, a series of explosion cutting experiments and numerical simulations for brittle target plates were conducted to verify the accuracy of the calculation program. The results indicate a high degree of consistency between simulation, experimentation, and program calculation results. This work can provide guidance and promotion for the design and application of explosive energy harvesting cutters.