Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Quasi-Static and Dynamic Behavior of Silicate Materials

This study investigated both the static and dynamic behavior of silicate materials through a series of experimental and numerical tests. Compression tests were conducted on cubic samples, three-point bending tests on beams, and perforation tests on silicate plates. In the compression tests, stress-strain curves were generated, enabling the calibration of the Concrete Damaged Plasticity (CDP) model for silicate materials. The tensile strength of the silicate was assessed using three-point bending tests, while dynamic perforation tests determined the impact resistance of silicate when subjected to a rigid projectile. The perforation tests provided insight into the failure mechanisms of silicate plates under projectile impact at velocities approaching the ballistic limit. Additionally, the numerical simulations for all the experimental tests were performed using the Abaqus software in order to validate the accuracy of the material behavior model and confirm the appropriateness of the calibrated parameters for the chosen model. The results showed a strong qualitative and quantitative correlation with the experimental data, demonstrating the robustness of the adopted approach.