The reliability of the analysis by computer codes depends from the accuracy of the constitutive laws of the material (stress-strain curves) in the particular strain-rate regime. DynaMat is a centre specialized in impact on materials and structures both at the numerical simulation and experimental level. DYNAMAT-Lab is an advanced laboratory for mechanical characterization of materials in fast dynamics able to measure accurately the stress-strain curves of materials in tension, compression and shear in a large range of strain-rates (from 10^-6 to 10⁴s^-1).

DYNAMAT acts as a point of reference for the industry and research centres of the region as key-player support in the design, development and optimization of production processes.
The laboratory and the centre start their full activity aiming to:

• develop the research on materials and on structures subject to dynamic-impulsive loads;
• favour the technological transfer;
• spread an integrated approach facing design-testing to improve safety and quality of products.