Structural Reliability of Ceramics at High Temperature

Structural Reliability of Ceramics at High Temperature
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Final report of our DOE funded research program. Aim of the research program was to provide a fundamental basis from which the mechanical reliability of layered structures may be understood, and to provide guidelines for the development of technologically relevant layered material structures with optimum resistance to fracture and subcritical debonding. Progress in the program to achieve these goals is described.

Multiphase Ceramics for Mechanical and Structural Reliability at Low and Elevated Temperatures

Multiphase Ceramics for Mechanical and Structural Reliability at Low and Elevated Temperatures
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Total Pages: 246
Release: 1994
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AFOSR project 91-0126 was undertaken to develop a design approach for improving the high-temperature structural reliability (e.g., resistance to creep, fracture and grain growth) and room temperature mechanical reliability (e.g., flaw tolerance) of structural ceramics. Some of the major accomplishments of this work are highlighted. (MM).

Structural Reliability of Brittle Materials at High Temperatures

Structural Reliability of Brittle Materials at High Temperatures
Author: S. M. Wiederhorn
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Total Pages: 199
Release: 1984
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Work during the past year was conducted on yttria-doped hot-pressed silicon nitride, alpha-silicon carbide, and a glass-bonded aluminum oxide. The first two materials were selected for study because of their potential for high temperature structural application, whereas the latter material was selected as a model material to investigate the creep-rupture behavior of two phase ceramics. During the past year our work emphasized the microstructural analysis of these materials and the effect of microstructure on component lifetime. A study has also been started on the effect of microstructure on component lifetime. A study has also been started on the effect of temperature on the strength of a commercial grade of partially stabilized zirconium oxide. The brief summary presented below gives our major findings on each of these materials. Full papers for each study are included in this report. (Author).

High-temperature Structural Materials

High-temperature Structural Materials
Author: Robert Cahn
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9401105898

Conventional materials, such as nickel based alloys, will not be able to match the required performance specifications for the future generation of high temperature materials. This book reviews the characteristics and potential of a wide range of candidate superalloy replacements, such as ceramics, intermetallics, and their composites. Particular attention is devoted to the problems of processing and design with these materials.

Predicting the Reliability of Ceramics Under Transient Loads and Temperatures with Cares/Life

Predicting the Reliability of Ceramics Under Transient Loads and Temperatures with Cares/Life
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2018-06-03
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ISBN: 9781720664659

A methodology is shown for predicting the time-dependent reliability of ceramic components against catastrophic rupture when subjected to transient thermomechanical loads (including cyclic loads). The methodology takes into account the changes in material response that can occur with temperature or time (i.e., changing fatigue and Weibull parameters with temperature or time). This capability has been added to the NASA CARES/Life (Ceramic Analysis and Reliability Evaluation of Structures/Life) code. The code has been modified to have the ability to interface with commercially available finite element analysis (FEA) codes executed for transient load histories. Examples are provided to demonstrate the features of the methodology as implemented in the CARES/Life program.Nemeth, Noel N. and Jadaan, Osama M. and Palfi, Tamas and Baker, Eric H.Glenn Research CenterMECHANICAL PROPERTIES; CERAMICS; TIME DEPENDENCE; TRANSIENT LOADS; STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS; CRACK PROPAGATION; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; STRESS INTENSITY FACTORS

Designing with Structural Ceramics

Designing with Structural Ceramics
Author: R.W. Davidge
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9401136785

The last 30 years have seen a steady development in the range of ceramic materials with potential for high temperature engineering applications: in the 60s, self-bonded silicon carbide and reaction-bonded silicon nitride; in the 70s, improved aluminas, sintered silicon carbide and silicon nitrides (including sialons); in the 80s, various toughened Zr0 materials, ceramic matrix composites reinforced with silicon 2 carbide continuous fibres or whiskers. Design methodologies were evolved in the 70s, incorporating the principles of fracture mechanics and the statistical variation and time dependence of strength. These have been used successfully to predict the engineering behaviour of ceramics in the lower range of temperature. In spite of the above, and the underlying thermodynamic arguments for operations at higher temperatures, there has been a disappointing uptake of these materials in industry for high temperature usc. Most of the successful applications are for low to moderate temperatures such as seals and bearings, and metal cutting and shaping. The reasons have been very well documented and include: • Poor predictability and reliability at high temperature. • High costs relative to competing materials. • Variable reproducibility of manufacturing processes. • Lack of sufficiently sensitive non-destructive techniques. With this as background, a Europhysics Industrial Workshop sponsored by the European Physical Society (EPS) was organised by the Netherlands Energy Research Foundation (ECN) and the Institute for Advanced Materials of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the EC, at Petten, North Holland, in April 1990 to consider the status of thermomechanical applications of engineering ceramics.

High Temperature Mechanical Behavior of Ceramic-Matrix Composites

High Temperature Mechanical Behavior of Ceramic-Matrix Composites
Author: Longbiao Li
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2021-07-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3527349030

High Temperature Mechanical Behavior of Ceramic-Matrix Composites Covers the latest research on the high-temperature mechanical behavior of ceramic-matrix composites Due to their high temperature resistance, strength and rigidity, relatively light weight, and corrosion resistance, ceramic-matrix composites (CMCs) are widely used across the aerospace and energy industries. As these advanced composites of ceramics and various fibers become increasingly important in the development of new materials, understanding the high-temperature mechanical behavior and failure mechanisms of CMCs is essential to ensure the reliability and safety of practical applications. High Temperature Mechanical Behavior of Ceramic-Matrix Composites examines the behavior of CMCs at elevated temperature—outlining the latest developments in the field and presenting the results of recent research on different CMC characteristics, material properties, damage states, and temperatures. This up-to-date resource investigates the high-temperature behavior of CMCs in relation to first matrix cracking, matrix multiple cracking, tensile damage and fracture, fatigue hysteresis loops, stress-rupture, vibration damping, and more. This authoritative volume: Details the relationships between various high-temperature conditions and experiment results Features an introduction to the tensile, vibration, fatigue, and stress-rupture behavior of CMCs at elevated temperatures Investigates temperature- and time-dependent cracking stress, deformation, damage, and fracture of fiber-reinforced CMCs Includes full references and internet links to source material Written by a leading international researcher in the field, High Temperature Mechanical Behavior of Ceramic-Matrix Composites is an invaluable resource for materials scientists, surface chemists, organic chemists, aerospace engineers, and other professionals working with CMCs.