Review of Fracture and Fatigue in Ceramic Matrix Composites

Author

Victor Birman, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Larry W. Byrd

Abstract

A review of recent developments and state-of-the-art in research and understanding of damage and fatigue of ceramic matrix composites is presented. Both laminated as well as woven configurations are considered. The work on the effects of high temperature on fracture and fatigue of ceramic matrix composites is emphasized, because these materials are usually designed to operate in hostile environments. Based on a detailed discussion of the mechanisms of failure, the problems that have to be addressed for a successful implementation of ceramic matrix composites in design and practical operational structures are outlined. This review article includes 317 references.

Recommended Citation

V. Birman and L. W. Byrd, "Review of Fracture and Fatigue in Ceramic Matrix Composites," Applied Mechanics Reviews, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Jan 2000.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3097345

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0003-6900

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2000 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2000