Table 1 Details of FGPS finite element modelling.

From: Mechanical characterization and impact damage assessment of Al/SiC functionally graded coating under elevated temperatures

Structure

Element type

Number of elements

Mesh size (mm)

Projectile

SOLID-164

23,625

0.8–1.6

Al/SiC coatings

SOLID-164

76,800

0.5–1.2

Base plate

SOLID-164

192,000

0.5–1.2

Total

-

292,425

-