Correction: A Peridynamic Investigation of Ceramic Material Response Under High-Speed Solid Impact Loadings

Damage due to high-speed solid projectiles impacting ceramic targets is analyzed computationally using state-based peridynamics method. Ceramic materials commonly used in aerospace industry may be exposed to harsh environments such as solid/liquid particle impacts at extremely high velocities. It is important to understand material response under such shock loadings to optimize design processes. Thus, the aim of this study is to evaluate ceramic materials, specifically Silicon Carbide, under high-speed impact loadings. Johnson-Holmquist-Beissel material model for high-strain rate response is implemented within the state-based peridynamics framework. Validation of the model is achieved by comparing simulated back face particle velocity response against those experimentally measured using VISAR. Failure of materials under shock loading is discussed in the context of travelling shock waves throughout the structure. After the validation study by plate impact tests, penetration of a steel projectile into bi-layered ceramic/metal target is simulated by the peridynamic Johnson-Holmquist-Beissel material model to investigate failure mechanisms and ballistic performance of ceramic materials under high-strain rate shock loadings.