Impact model of the Al2O3/ZrO2 composite by peridynamics

Abstract Ceramic composites (CCs) are mixtures of different phases, and their development is often regarded as a milestone in technological progress. They are used in practically all significant industries. Frequently, CCs are exposed to variable dynamic loads, impacts or high temperatures [1-3]. In this paper, the impact of thin plates fabricated from Al2O3/ZrO2 is analyzed. The plates are made of the above CC with different proportions of its components. Damage progression is analyzed using peridynamics, similarly to quasi-static tension [4]. The purpose of the study is to describe the impact damage development in the CC plates and determine the role of phase contents. It has been found that phase ratios in the tested CC are vital for the behavior of the plates. In conclusion, it can be claimed that the employed peridynamic approach is suitable for solving the problems under study and that the impacting plates should be treated as real three-dimensional structures.