Assessment of Ceramic-Matrix Composite Technology and Potential DoD Application.

Abstract

A study was made of ceramic-matrix composite (CMC) technology for the purpose of assessing (1) the potential usefulness of such materials to DoD systems, (2) the present scientific and engineering state of affairs for such materials, (3) whether the DoD should contemplate new projects for such materials, and, if so, (4) what should be the technical nature and direction of such projects. Areas of beneficial applications are outlined, and it appears clear that the potential usefulness of CMCs to DoD systems is high and very broad in scope. Although there are a few exceptions, it does not seem to be quite so clear which areas of the technology are likely to prove the most promising for instigating future programs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA054017

Entities

People

  • H. Mauzee Davis
  • John E. Hove

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ceramic Materials
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Material Fabrication
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Silicon Carbide

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design