High-Velocity Impact Resistance of ZrB₂-SiC
Abstract
The high-velocity impact resistance of hot-pressed zirconum diboride with 30 volume percent silicon carbide was studied using a combined experimental and computational approach. Test specimens in the form of 2 mm thick polished disks were impacted with ~0.8 mm diameter tungsten carbide spheres at velocities up to 320 m/s. The intrinsic flexure strength of the specimens was ~1000 MPa. The flexure strength retained by impacted specimens decreased linearly with increasing impact velocity, falling to ~600 MPa at ~290 m/s. Above this threshold velocity, the retained flexure strength fell rapidly, with no measurable retained strength for samples impacted at 320 m/s. The experimental results suggest gradual strength degradation is associated with the formation of shear and sliding faults under the impact zone at moderate impact velocities. The abrupt decrease in strength above 290 m/s is due to cone-crack propagation. Finite element modeling supports the failure mechanism for impact velocities above 290 m/s, but fails to provide insight as to the failure mechanism below this velocity.
Recommended Citation
S. Henderson et al., "High-Velocity Impact Resistance of ZrB₂-SiC," Mechanical Properties and Performance of Engineering Ceramics II: Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings, vol. 27, no. 2, pp. 3 - 9, John Wiley & Sons, Jan 2007.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470291313.ch1
Meeting Name
30th International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (2006: Jan. 22-27, Cocoa Beach, FL)
Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Degradation; High-Velocity; Resistance; Zirconium and Hafnium Diborides; Silicon carbide
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-0470080528
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2007 John Wiley & Sons, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2007
