August 17, 2025

High Temperature Mechanical Assessment of a SiCf/SiC Ceramic Matrix Composite in a Vacuum Environment

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Mechanical performance improves at high temperature under vacuum compared to air conditions, showcasing the advantages of silicon carbide composites.
Monotonic and cyclic loading tests reveal various damage modes in ceramic matrix composites subjected to high temperature and vacuum environments.
High temperature mechanical testing capability was developed specifically for assessing silicon carbide fiber reinforced silicon carbide composites.
These findings suggest that ceramic matrix composites could surpass traditional materials in gas turbine engine applications.

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SJSpencer JeffsSwansea University CNChristopher D. NewtonSwansea University SJS. JohnKogi State University

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Monotonic and cyclic loading tests improve understanding of mechanical behaviour in silicon carbide composites, highlighting the impact of vacuum environments.

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Jeffs et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c236b2b210217d647754ab https://doi.org/10.1115/gt2025-151516

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Monotonic and cyclic loading tests improve understanding of mechanical behaviour in silicon carbide composites, highlighting the impact of vacuum environments.

High Temperature Mechanical Assessment of a SiCf/SiC Ceramic Matrix Composite in a Vacuum Environment

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High Temperature Mechanical Assessment of a SiCf/SiC Ceramic Matrix Composite in a Vacuum Environment

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