In-structure shock assessment and mitigation of structures

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, for their profound vision, research philosophy, invaluable guidance, and encouragement in conducting this research work. I will never forget Prof. Ma's enthusiam in research. From him, I not only learn how to do research, but also gain ability to deal with real engineering problems. His way of doing things influences my deeply. Prof. Zhao is very nice and kind. He teaches me an ever-holding rule in engineering, even the most beautiful formula is untrustable until it is valdated and confirmed by other means: numerical simulation or experiment. From Mr. Lim, I learn invaluable things in life. I also would like to appreciate the generous help by Prof. Masuhiro Beppu, National Defence Academy, Japan, who carried out the small scale test for me to validate my theoretical prediction. Prof. Yu Tongxi, Hongkong University of Science and Technology, teaches me not only knowledge on impact dynamics and metal foams, but also guided me in research through inspiring discussions. The research scholarship offered by Nanyang Technological University is gratefully acknowledged. Finally, I must acknowledge the long-lasting understanding, patience, encouragement and support provided by my wife, Wang Xiaojuan, without her, my life in Singapore would be dull and hard, and the completion of this thesis would not be possible. In my hard time, my father and friends always give me warm and powerful support. I am in memory of my mother.