Loading Mode and Lateral Confinement Dependent Dynamic Fracture of a Glass Ceramic Macor

Abstract

A systematic comparison of the tensile and compressive response of glass ceramic Macor, with zero porosity and low density, is carried out by using flattened Brazilian disk and cylindrical specimen from quasi-static to dynamic loading conditions. The experiments were performed on a screw driven Zwick machine and an in-house built split Hopkinson bar synchronized with a high speed photographic system. Likewise, the loading rate dependent fracture toughness is also investigated by using a notched semi-circular Brazilian disk. A digital image correlation technique is adopted to assist in the monitoring of strain field, crack initiation and propagation under dynamic loading conditions. Both tensile and compressive strength show loading rate dependencies, however, the static and dynamic tensile strengths are only 20% of the compressive strengths without confinement and less than 10% of the confined compressive strength. The microstructural characterization reveals the fracture mechanisms in unconfined Macor are predominantly transgranular with mica platelets and cleavage planes, which are influenced by the loading mode and loading rate. However, the Macor with confinement shows ductile fracture micrographs with a shear localization zone consisting of fine particles. With the use of Macor ceramic as a model material, the paper presents an economical approach to investigate the loading mode and pressure dependent failure of ceramic materials. This will support the characterization of dynamic properties of current and future developed advanced ceramics for demanding applications in the aero engine.

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“…21 There are reports showing dynamic failure in Macor, as well as chipping and shedding of corners during machining for aerospace and armor applications. [21][22][23][24] Additionally, Dicor shows only short-term clinical performance and has been reported to fail with poor in vivo long-term fracture resistance. Challenges persist in this material system, and there is a pressing need to increase the fracture toughness of the material and, in turn, increase its machinability and durability.…”

“…However, the brittle behavior of these glass ceramics causes chipping in the material during machining, thereby limiting their ability to resist stress in ambient conditions 21 . There are reports showing dynamic failure in Macor, as well as chipping and shedding of corners during machining for aerospace and armor applications 21–24 . Additionally, Dicor shows only short‐term clinical performance and has been reported to fail with poor in vivo long‐term fracture resistance.…”