Review of high and low-velocity impact test methods for composite structures

With the significant increase in the application of composite materials in engineering, it has become an important topic in the engineering field to study the impact behavior and damage mechanism of these materials under different impact conditions. This paper reviews the commonly used high and low-speed impact test methods for composite structures in recent years. It briefly introduces the design principles, advantages, disadvantages, and applicable scope of each method. Finally, it summarizes the discussed high and low-speed impact test methods for composite structures and provides some suggestions for future development, aiming to offer useful references for the advancement of impact test methods for composite structures.