The mechanical behavior of continuous fiber-reinforced SiC/RBSN composites with various fiber contents is evaluated. Both catastrophic and noncatastrophic failures are observed in tensile specimens. Damage and failure mechanisms are identified via in-situ monitoring using NDE techniques throughout the loading history. Effects of fiber/matrix interface debonding (splitting) parallel to the fibers are discussed. Statistical failure behavior of fibers is also observed, especially when the interface is weak. Micromechanical models incorporating residual stresses to calculate the critical matrix cracking strength, ultimate strength, and work of pull-out are reviewed and used to predict composite response. For selected test problems, experimental measurements are compared to analytic predictions.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Ceramic matrix composites, Fibers, Mechanical behavior, Composite materials, Failure, Cracking (Materials), Damage, Failure mechanisms, Fracture (Process), Nondestructive evaluation, Residual stresses, Tensile strength
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