Effects of strain rate and bond preparation for dissimilar materials in energy dispersive applications

Composite materials, typically consisting of two or more dissimilar materials adhered together in layers, are frequently used for energy absorption applications. The interface and material characteristics strongly influence the global absorptive capability composite. This research focuses on ceramic-polymer interfaces and, particular, links between properties composite, separate materials. After characterisation effects impact speed bond condition were considered a polymer-ceramic threepoint bend configuration. Specimens loaded screw-driven machine at 0.05 mm s -1 through projectile speeds approximately 50 m . Screw-driven experiments performed ambient sub conditions, with temperature chosen to simulate expected polymer performance gas gun experiment, making use equivalence rate polymers.