Chapter 32. Ultimate Strength of Ceramic-Matrix Composites
- John B. Wachtman Jr.
Published Online: 26 MAR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470313053.ch32
Copyright © 1990 The American Ceramic Society, Inc.
Book Title
14th Annual Conference on Composites and Advanced Ceramic Materials, Part 2 of 2: Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings, Volume 11, Issue 9/10
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How to Cite
Steif, P. S. and Schwietert, H. R. (2008) Ultimate Strength of Ceramic-Matrix Composites, in 14th Annual Conference on Composites and Advanced Ceramic Materials, Part 2 of 2: Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings, Volume 11, Issue 9/10 (ed J. B. Wachtman), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470313053.ch32
Publication History
- Published Online: 26 MAR 2008
- Published Print: 1 JAN 1990
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Print ISBN: 9780470374931
Online ISBN: 9780470313053
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Keywords:
- composites;
- matrix;
- perpendicular;
- composites;
- mathematical
Summary
A theory for predicting the ultimate tensile strength of a unidirectional ceramic-matrix composite subjected to uniaxial tension is presented. Of particular interest are composites that sustain multiple matrix cracking with increasing load. Damage beyond the point of matrix crack saturation is assumed to be primarily associated with fiber breakage. An analysis is carried out of the distribution of fiber breaks and their influence on the diminished bad-carrying capacity of the composite. Variables of particular interest include the interfacial shear strength, the strength of the fibers, and their variability.