Unidirectional, continuous-fibre composites were fabricated using polycrystalline alumina fibres and four different silicate glass matrices of differing thermal expansion. Fracture toughness measurements, strength measurements, and fractograhic analysis of failed specimens were used to identify the failure mechanism.
Origin
Sandia National Laboratories, Pennsylvania State University
Journal Title
J Am Ceram Soc 1088 71 9 725-731
Sector
Special Glass
Class
S 171