Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
11-2-2015
Abstract
Creep behavior in interlaminar shear of a non-oxide ceramic composite with a multilayered matrix was investigated at 1200∘C in laboratory air and in steam environment. The composite was produced via chemical vapor infiltration (CVI). The composite had an oxidation inhibited matrix, which consisted of alternating layers of silicon carbide and boron carbide and was reinforced with laminated Hi-NicalonTM fibers woven in a five-harness-satin weave. Fiber preforms had pyrolytic carbon fiber coating with boron carbon overlay applied. The interlaminar shear properties were measured. The creep behavior was examined for interlaminar shear stresses in the 16–22 MPa range. Primary and secondary creep regimes were observed in all tests conducted in air and in steam. In air and in steam, creep run-out defined as 100 h at creep stress was achieved at 16 MPa. Similar creep strains were accumulated in air and in steam. Furthermore, creep strain rates and creep lifetimes were only moderately affected by the presence of steam. The retained properties of all specimens that achieved run-out were characterized. Composite microstructure, as well as damage and failure mechanisms were investigated. The tested specimens were also examined using electron probe microanalysis (EPMA) with wavelength dispersive spectroscopy (WDS). Analysis of the fracture surfaces revealed significant surface oxidation, but only trace amounts of boron and carbon. Cross sectional analysis showed increasing boron concentration in the specimen interior.
DOI
10.1051/matecconf/20152900006
Source Publication
MATEC Web of Conferences
Recommended Citation
Ruggles-Wrenn, M., & Pope, M. (2015). Creep behavior in interlaminar shear of a Hi-Nicalon TM / SiC-B 4 C composite at 1200C in air and in steam. In E. Baranger & J. Lamon (Eds.), Testing and Modeling Ceramic & Carbon Matrix Composites (MATEC Web of Conferences, Vol. 29, Article 00006). https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20152900006
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