Advances in Ceramic Matrix Composites VIII

by Singh, J. P.; Bansal, Narottam P.; Singh, Mrityunjay

• ISBN13: 9781574981544
• ISBN10: 1574981544
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-11-30
• Publisher: Wiley-American Ceramic Society

Summary

Ceramic composites are leading candidate materials for high-temperature structural applications. This new book updates readers on the latest in state-of-the-art ceramic composite processing and fabrication methods, process modeling, processing-microstructure-property relationships, mechanical behavior, and characterization. Many of the most important aspects necessary for the understanding and further development of ceramic composites is covered in this volume. It will be of great interest to the technical community involved in advanced ceramic composite processing, characterization, component development, and manufacturing.

Author Biography

J. P. Singh is the editor of Advances in Ceramic Matrix Composites VIII, published by Wiley.

Narottam P. Bansal received his Ph. D. in 1973 and is a Senior Research Scientist in the Ceramic Branch, Materials and Structures Division, NASA Glenn Research Center. He is a Fellow of the American Ceramic Society and is recipient of NASA's Medal for Exceptional Scientific Achievements, R&D 100 Award and Hind Rattan Award from the NRI Society of India. Dr. Bansal is author/co-author of four books, six invited book chapters, three review articles, eight NASA Tech Briefs, and 215 research papers including 92 peer-reviewed journal articles, and has been awarded seven U.S. Patents.

Mrityunjay Singh, PhD, FASM, FACerS, FAAAS, is Chief Scientist at Ohio Aerospace Institute, NASA Glenn Research Center, and is actively involved in various activities related to processing, manufacturing, joining and attachment technologies. He is Academician of World Academy of Ceramics and Governor of Acta Materialia, Inc. He has authored or coauthored more than two hundred thirty publications, edited forty two books/journal volumes, and holds several patents and technology transfers to industries. He is recipient of numerous (more than forty) national and international awards from all over the world including four R&D 100 awards, NASA Public Service Medal, and NASA Exceptional Space Act Award for outstanding and extraordinary contributions to various NASA programs.

Table of Contents

Processing and Fabrication Methods Ceramic Matrix- and Layer-Composites in Advanced Automobile Technology

Processing and Properties of Co-Extruded Diamond and Carbide Fibrous Monoliths

Low-Temperature Infiltration of Boron Carbide-Aluminum Composites

Hard and Tough ZrO2-WC Composites from Nanosized Powders

Pressureless Sintering of Al2O3-TiC Powders Produced from Carbon Coated Precursors

Process Modeling Finite Element Simulation of Compaction and Sintering of Tiles Having Two Layers of Powders

Composite Bearing Based on 'Metal-Viscous-Elastic Material (Polymer)-Soft Metal-Ceramics' Composition

Processing-Microstructure-Property Relationships Monoclinic-to-Tetragonal Transformation and Mechanical Property Recovery in Low Temperature Water-Degraded 3Y-TZP Processed by a Carburizing Treatment

Hard Oxide Ceramic Composite Modified by Ultra-Dispersed Diamonds

Mechanical Behavior Crack Propagation and Fracture Resistance Behavior Under Fatigue Loading of a Ceramic Matrix Composite

Specimen Size Effect on the In-Plane Shear Properties of SiC/SiC Composites

Solid-Particle Erosion of ZrSiO4 Fibrous Monoliths

Characterization Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) and Tension Behavior of Nextel/Blackglas Composites

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