Performance Characterization of Ceramic Matrix Composites

Strength analysis and design optimization of ceramic matrix composites

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the mechanical properties of ceramic matrix composite(CMC) samples and provide metrics for enhancing the manufacturing process and designing bettercomponents. The tensile strength of an uncoated fibre reinforced silicon ceramic was measured usingroom temperature monotonic uniaxial tensile testing in line with ASTM standard. Measurements ofalignment with a gauged tensile specimen were taken in accordance with ASTM E1012 to verify the testingapparatus's monotonic character. Tensile strength data was modeled using the Weibull distribution toget A or B-basis strength characteristics for design values.