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Article Investigating of Dynamic Compressive Response of Plain and Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Structures at Various Strain Rates(SAGE Publications Ltd, 2025) Gunay, A.R.; Hafizoglu, H.; Akdeniz, E.; Kaya, C.Across the world, studies on building design are conducted at various scales. The behavior of structures under static loading has been the subject of various studies in the modern era, leading to the development of significant standards and application techniques. However, studies on the behavior of structures under dynamic loading have remained limited. This study investigated the dynamic compressive behavior of plain and fiber-reinforced C60 and C80 concrete samples through experimental studies at room temperature. In addition, this study also investigated dynamic deformation and fracture behavior of plain concrete samples by numerical studies. For this purpose, plain and fiber-reinforced C60 and C80 concrete samples were produced. Experimental studies covered both static and dynamic compression tests. Following the static tests, dynamic test samples with a diameter and length of 10 mm were produced from the static test samples by water jet cutting method and were dynamically compressed in the Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar (SHPB) test setup. Dynamic compression test results showed that the strength of plain and fiber-reinforced C60 and C80 concretes were obtained in the range of 74–162 MPa at an average strain rate of between 139 and 650 s−1. Experimental results also showed that the fiber addition affected the dynamic increase factor (DIF) and impact toughness of both C60 and C80 concretes in a good manner. To compare experimental and numerical results, a dynamic compression test condition was visualized with a high-speed camera and simulated with the Ls-Dyna software using the finite-element method. Numerical studies indicated a good correlation with dynamic compression results in terms of crack formation and fracture progress. © IMechE 2025.Article Validity and Reliability of Turkish Version of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale-8 Items in Adults(SAGE Publications Ltd, 2025) Çınar-Medeni, Ö.; İncekas, C.; Özcan, A.; Ozdemir, F.; Ulusoy, B.; Can Karahan, Z.Background: The enjoyment of physical activity significantly influences participation in sports and various forms of physical activity. This study aims to conduct a cross-cultural adaptation and assess the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale-8 Items (PACES-8). Methods: A total of 120 participants were included in the study. A standardized translation process was followed. Criterion-related validity was assessed using the Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire-2 (BREQ-2) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ). All participants were evaluated in two sessions following a 15-min walk. Sociodemographic data, PACES-8, BREQ-2, and IPAQ questionnaires were administered during the initial measurement, while the second measurement focused solely on assessing physical activity enjoyment. Results: Exploratory factor analysis revealed factor loadings ranging from 0.78 to 0.94, indicating a strong single-factor structure. The model demonstrated a good fit to the data (Chi-Square Goodness of Fit Test (χ²/df) = 3.26, p < 0.001; Comparative Fit Index = 0.96; Tucker-Lewis Index = 0.93). The Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.95, reflecting excellent internal consistency. PACES-8 showed a low correlation with the external regulation score of BREQ-2 (r = -0.24, p = 0.03) and the physical activity score (IPAQ score) of participants (r = 0.24, p = 0.007). Conclusions: The findings suggest that the Turkish version of PACES-8 is a unidimensional, reliable, and valid instrument for measuring enjoyment of physical activity. Further research is needed to assess its validity across different populations. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
