Advances in SiC / SiC Ceramic Composites

Akira Kohyama is the editor of Advances in SiC / SiC Ceramic Composites: Developments and Applications in Energy Systems, published by Wiley.Mrityunjay Singh is the editor of Advances in SiC / SiC Ceramic Composites: Developments and Applications in Energy Systems, published by Wiley.Hua-Tay Lin is the editor of Advances in SiC / SiC Ceramic Composites: Developments and Applications in Energy Systems, published by Wiley.Yutai Katoh is the editor of Advances in SiC / SiC Ceramic Composites: Developments and Applications in Energy Systems, published by Wiley.

• Preface ixProcessing for SiC/SiC CompositesOverview of CREST-ACE Program for SiC/SiC Ceramic Composites and Their Energy System Applications 3A. Kohyama and Y. KatohProcessing of SiC/SiC Fibrous Composites According to CVI-Techniques 19R. Naslam, F. Langlais, R. Paulen and G.VignolesResearch on the High Performance Silicon Carbide Ceramics and Silicon Carbide Based Composites 39D.L JiangOptimization and Characterization of Chemical Vapor Infiltrated SiC/SiC Composites 55T. Hinoki, L.L. Snead, T.Taguchi, N. Igawa, W.Yang, T. Nozawa, Y Katoh, and A. KohyamaOptimizing the Fabrication Process for Excellent Mechanical Properties in Stoichiometric SiC Fiber/FCVI SiC Matrix Composites 69T. Taguchi, N. Igawa, S.Jitsukawa, T. Nozawa, Y. Katoh, A. Kohyama, L.L. Snead, and J.C. McLaughlinA Novel Processing Technique of Silicon Carbide-Based Ceramic Composites for High Temperature Applications 77Y. Katoh, S.M. Dong, and A KohyamaFacile Fabrication of SiC Matrix Composites Using Novel Preceramic Polymers 87L. MacdonaldProcess Design for SiC/SiC Composite with Polymeric Precursor 97M. Kotani, Y. Katoh, and A. KohyamaMatrix Filling Behavior of SiC/SiC Composite by Whiskering and the CVI Process 105J.Y. Park, H.S. Hwang, W.J. Kim, J.H. Son, and D.J. ChoiDevelopment of SiC/SiC Composites by the Melt Infiltration Process 115S.R. Lee, Y. Katoh, and A. KohyamaProcessing for SiC/SiC Composite ConstituentMechanical,Thermochemical, and Microstructural Characterization of AHPCS-Derived SiC 125L.V. Interrante, L. Macdonald, and W. SherwoodPolysilane-Based Precursors for SiC/SiC Composites 141M. Narisawa, K. Okamura, T. Iseki, K. Oka, and T. DohmaruPresent Status and Future Trends on the Development and Application of Continuous SiC Fibers 153H. IchikawaProperties of BN Coating on SiC Fiber by the Continuous CVD Process 165M. Suzuki, Y. Tanaka, Y. Inoue, N. Miyamoto, M. Sato, and K. GodaSiC Ceramic Fibers Synthesized from Polycarbosilane-Polymethylsilane Polymer Blends 173M. Narisawa, M. Nishioka, K. Okamura, K. Oka, and T. DohmaruEffect of Residual Silicon Phase on Reaction-Sintered Silicon Carbide 181S. Suyama,Y Itoh, A. Kohyama, and Y. KatohCharacterization of Thermomechanical PerformanceDevelopment of Test Standards for Continuous Fiber Ceramic Composites in the United States 191E. Lara-CurzioEvaluation of Lifetime Performance of Hi-Nicalon Fiber-Reinforced Melt-Infiltrated SiC Ceramic Composites 207H-T. Lin and M. SinghShear Lag-Monte Carlo Simulation of Tensile Behavior of Unidirectional Ceramic Matrix Composites 221S. Ochiai, H. Okuda, H. Tanaka, M. Tanaka, M. Hojo, K. Schulte, and B. FiedlerA New Standard Test Method for the Tensile Evaluation of Ceramic Fibers 233E. Lara-CurzioTensile Strength of Chemical Vapor Infiltrated Advanced SiC Fiber Composites at Elevated Temperatures 245T. Nozawa, K. Hironaka, Y. Katoh, A. Kohyama, T. Taguchi, S. Jitsukawa, and L.L. SneadThermomechanical Properties of Silicon Carbide Fiber-Reinforced SIALON-Based Composites Fabricated by Reactive Melt Infiltration 253S. Kitaoka, N. Kawashima, Y. Sugahara, Y. Sugita, Y. Kagiya, and T. BannoFracture Resistance Evaluation of Ceramic Matrix Composites 263J.S. Park, Y. Katoh, A. Kohyama, and H.K.YoonEffects of Interlayers on Interfacial Shear Strength and Flexural Properties of Tyranno-SA Fiber-Reinforced CVI-SiC/SiC Composites 273W, Yang, H. Araki, T. Noda, Q. Hu, H. Suzuki, Y. Katoh, and A. KohyamaFlexural Properties of Several SiC Fiber-Reinforced CVI-SiC Matrix Composites 281H. Araki.T Noda, W.Yang, Q. Hu, H. Suzuki, and A. KohyamaA Finite-Element Analysis of the Thermal Diffusivity/Conductivity of SiC/SiC Composites 289R.Yamada, N. Igawa, and T. TaguchiMicrostructure Evolution in Highly Crystalline SiC Fiber Under Applied Stress Environments 301T. Shibayama, Y. Yoshida, Y. Yano, and H.TakahashiJoining Technologies and Advanced Energy ApplicationsHigh Temperature Brazing for SiC and SiC/SiC Ceramic Matrix Composites 311B. Riccardi, C.A. Nannetti, J. Woltersdorf, E. Pippel, and T. PetnsorJoining SiC-Based Ceramics and Composites with Preceramic Polymers 323R. Colombo, A. Donato, B. Riccardi, J. Woltersdorf, E. Pippel, R. Silberglitt, G. Danko, C. Lewinsohn, and R. JonesModeling of Fracture Strength of SiC/SiC Composite Joints by Using Interface Elements 335H. Serizawa, H. Murakawa, and C.A. LewinsohnDual-Beam Irradiation Effects in Silicon Carbide 343H. Kishimoto,Y Katoh, K.H. Park, S. Kondo, and A. KohyamaSilicon Carbide as Plasma Facing or Blanket Material 353T. Hino, T. Jinushi, Y. Yamauchi, M. Hashiba, Y. Hirohata, Y. Katoh, and A. KohyamaEvaluation of Induced Activity of SiC Composites in Fusion Neutron Irradiation Environment 363T. Noda, M. Fujita, H.Araki, W.Yang, H. Suzuki, Q. Hu, and A. KohyamaIndex 375