Journal
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
Volume 357, Issue -, Pages 1427-1433Publisher
ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2015.10.018
Keywords
Fiber push-out test; Interfacial characterization; Ceramic matrix composites; Nano-indentation
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- Natural Science Foundation of China [51275346]
- Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education (SRFDP) [20110032110007]
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The characterization of interfaces in woven ceramic matrix composites is one of the most challenging problems in composite application. In this investigation, a new model material consisting of the chemical vapor infiltration unidirectional C/SiC composites with PyC fiber coating were prepared and evaluated to predict the interfacial mechanic properties of woven composites. Single fiber push-out/push-back tests with the Berkovich indenter were conducted on the thin sliced specimens using nano-indentation technique. To give a detailed illustration of the interfacial crack propagation and failure mechanism, each sector during the push-out process was analyzed at length. The test results show that there is no detectable difference between testing a fiber in a direct vicinity to an already tested fiber and testing a fiber in vicinity to not-pushed fibers. Moreover, the interface debonding and fiber sliding mainly occur at the PyC coating, and both the fiber and surrounding matrix have no plastic deformation throughout the process. Obtained from the load-displacement curve, the interfacial debonding strength (IDS) and friction stress (IFS) amount to, respectively, 35 +/- 5 MPa and 10 +/- 1 MPa. Based on the findings, the interfacial properties with PyC fiber coating can be predicted. Furthermore, it is expected to provide a useful guideline for the design, evaluation and optimal application of CVI-C/SiC. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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