Impact-induced fracture response of brittle particles on a ductile substrate

Key Points

• Impact-induced fracture can cause significant failure modes in brittle materials, affecting structural integrity.
• Experiments revealed that 62% of tested brittle particles exhibited fractures upon impact with the ductile substrate.
• Assessment using mechanical response evaluations highlighted the interaction dynamics between brittle and ductile materials.
• Understanding this fracture response is crucial for developing composite materials; further exploration is needed.