This study presented a summarized review investigation about the influence of the impact force exerted on reinforced concrete (RC) beams. Different aspects were considered and highlighted to achieve the main goal of this study. First of all, measuring the impact force generated by a drop in mass was discussed, focusing on how various factors influence the magnitude of the force. Then, after the dynamic equilibrium and shear dominance in the Impact test were deeply and widely discussed. Moreover, the Impact and high-rate loading effect on the reinforced concrete beams was widely investigated. The influence of steel fiber on the dynamic response of reinforced concrete beams affected by impact loading was also included in this study. The findings offer valuable insights into the RC structures' response under dynamic loading conditions, including the changing of the failure mode, local response near the impact zone, role of inertia and shear resistance, dynamic vs. static strength, factors influencing impact behavior, importance of ductility and reinforcement, and conclusion on failure mode shift. Several conclusions were detected based on the structural performance of reinforced concrete beams under the effect of impact loading. Changing the failure mode from flexure to shear was the most important outcome, where the dynamic shear strength becomes more critical than the static capacity. Moreover, the failure is almost a local failure near the striking point. Ductility was also considered; it was proved through several studies to be more efficient in absorbing impact energy.
