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Monotonic And Fatigue Loading Behavior Of An Oxide/Oxide Ceramic Matrix Composite, Steven G. Steel
Monotonic And Fatigue Loading Behavior Of An Oxide/Oxide Ceramic Matrix Composite, Steven G. Steel
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This thesis evaluates an oxide/oxide ceramic matrix composite, N720/A, for high temperature aerospace applications. The composite consists of a porous alumina matrix reinforced by ten plies of Nextel 720 fibers in a balanced 8 harness satin weave. Monotonic tensile and fatigue tests were performed at room temperature and 1200 °C. The effect of moisture on 1200 °C fatigue life was also examined. Modulus, maximum and minimum strain, and stress-strain hysteresis were monitored to characterized fatigue damage. Retained strength of all specimens that survived 100000 fatigue cycles was tested. Microscopy and fractography were used to examine damage and fracture surfaces. N720/A …