Group Dissertation (Impact Loading)

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Hello Everyone,

I am seeking some guidance in a topic related to my group dissertation subject. The exact title of the dissertation is 'Investigation on the effect of using nano-ceramics on the strength of composite plates subjected to dynamic (impact) load.'. I had initially been bestowed the job of investigating the characteristics of Impact -.-, so far I have identified that an Impact refers to a large force that occurs over a very small period of time (collision). I have also identified & explained some of the different principles that have important use in understanding the behaviour of colliding bodies, these are:

  • Impulse
  • Conservation of Linear Momentum
  • Coefficient of Restitution
  • Inelastic & Elastic Collisions

What other principles relate to Impact loading?

I have also been given the task to study the effect an Impact has on materials, & what properties materials require to be able to withstand impact loads. Know here is what I have wrote about so far:

  • Materials are more brittle with impact loads
  • Hertizian contact stress
  • Impact resistance decreases with Young's modulus of elasticity
  • Resilient materials have better impact resistance
  • Ductile materials are more brittle at high velocity loading rates

What other effects should I be considering?
What other material properties increase impact resistance?
How can nano-ceramics be incorporated into composite plates?
What composite material can be considered?

Cheers everyone.
 
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