Interphase behavior of titanium matrix composites at elevated temperature

This paper examines the effect of temperature and thermal exposure on the interphase behavior of continuous fiber reinforced titanium metal matrix composites. The system considered is SCS-6/Timetal-21S. Elevated temperature fiber push-out tests were conducted to determine the effect of test temperature on interphase shear properties. Corresponding variations of debonding shear strength and frictional shear stress with test temperature are presented and discussed. Thermal exposure, both in a vacuum and an air environment, has been conducted on specimens, with temperatures up to 650°C and exposure times of up to 100 h. The resulting size and composition of the interphase have been examined. Fiber push-out tests were carried out at room and elevated temperature on the aged specimens. Results are discussed in terms of the influence of relaxation and oxidation on the debond shear strength. Using the experimentally determined interphase shear properties, the interphase toughness has been calculated and discussed in relation to interface decohesion models.     

A technique for the determination of interfacial properties from debond length measurement

Fiber-matrix interfacial debonding is observed and the debond length is directly measured during flexure tests performed on transparent SiC fiber-reinforced borosilicate glass composites. The relationship among the debond length, applied stress, and interfacial properties is investigated both experimentally and theoretically. A new technique based on debond length measurement is introduced for measuring fiber-matrix interfacial properties such as interfacial shear strength, frictional shear stress, and interfacial debond energy. Analytical models are employed for the new technique to interpret the experimental data. Fiber pushout technique is also employed to measure the interfacial properties independently. It is shown that these two different techniques of debond length measurement and fiber pushout test for measuring the interfacial properties can provide comparable results.     

热残余应力对C/SiC复合材料界面剪切强度影响的有限元分析

根据C/SiC复合材料的属性,建立单纤维顶出的二维轴对称模型,采用有限元法对C/SiC复合材料的界面剪切强度进行数值研究,分析中考虑材料制备过程中的残余应力对界面剪切强度的影响,在细观力学层面上系统分析纤维顶出过程的界面剪应力及其相关影响因素。分析得出,残余应力会对界面造成损伤,降低界面脱粘载荷。材料的界面承受能力与热膨胀系数呈正相关,与固化温度呈负相关。     

CVD SiC fiber-reinforced barium aluminosilicate glass—ceramic matrix composites

Unidirectional CVD SiC (SCS-6) monofilament reinforced BaOAl₂O₃2SiO₂(BAS) glass—ceramic matrix composites have been fabricated by a tape lay-up method followed by hot pressing. The glass matrix flows around fibers during hot pressing resulting in nearly fully dense (95–98%) composites. Strong and tough composites having first matrix cracking stress of 250–300 MPa and ultimate flexural strength as high as 900 MPa have been obtained. Composite fracture surfaces showed fiber pullout with no chemical reaction at the fiber/matrix interface. From fiber push out, the fiber/matrix interfacial debond strength and the sliding frictional stress were determined to be 5.9 ± 1.2 MPa and 4.8 ± 0.9 MPa, respectively. The fracture surface of an uncoated SiC (SCS-0)/BAS composite also showed fiber/matrix debonding, fiber pullout, and crack deflection around the fibers implying that the SiC fibers may need no surface coating for reinforcement of the BAS glass-ceramic. Applicability of micromechanical models in predicting the first matrix cracking stress and the ultimate strength of these composites has also been examined.     

Effect of physical and geometrical factors on interfacial debonding in the fibre push-out test: A new strength-based model

A strength-based model for the single-fibre push-out test has been developed. Using this model, the matrix stress, fibre stress and interfacial shear stress in a single fibre specimen subjected to push-out loading was considered. The effect of physical and geometrical factors on the stress distribution were evaluated in terms of the influence of relative moduli and sizes of the matrix and fibre, respectively. The propensity for debonding crack initiation at the interface arising from matrix yielding (due to normal stress) and interfacial yielding (due to shear stress) has been determined. The influence of these on the location of debonding crack initiation and the maximum debond force has also been studied.     

SEM环境下纤维推出技术结合电子束云纹技术表征复合材料界面细观力学性能

纤维推出技术是研究复合材料界面细观力学性能的常用方法。本文将该方法在SEM环境下与电子束云纹技术相结合开发一套基于SEM环境下的纤维推出实验系统。利用该系统测试了SiC/Ti-15-3复合材料的界面剪切强度、摩擦应力、摩擦系数及残余应力分布等细观力学性能。结果表明:对于厚度为500 μm的SiC/Ti-15-3复合材料界面剪切强度为35 MPa,摩擦应力为32.8 MPa,纤维与界面间的摩擦系数为0.082,径向残余应力为?400 MPa。该系统在SEM环境可以实现直径为几微米的纤维推出,扩展了纤维推出技术的应用范围,提高了纤维推出过程的对准精度,减小了测量误差。并且与电子束云纹技术相结合,实时测量纤维推出后界面残余应力分布情况,为复合材料界面的设计、评估及优化提供必要的实验方法。      

Micromechanical analysis of fiber and titanium matrix interface by shear lag method

The model based on fracture mechanics is developed to evaluate the fracture toughness Γ of the fiber/matrix interface in titanium alloys reinforced by SiC monofilaments. Theoretical model for single fiber push-out testing is obtained by shear-lag method. The influences of several key factors (such as the applied stress needed for crack advance, crack length, and interfacial frictional shear stress) are discussed. Using the model, the interfacial toughness of typical composites including Sigma1240/Ti-6-4, SCS-6/Ti-6-4, SCS-6/Timetal 834, SCS-6/Timetal 21s, SCS-6/Ti-24-11 and SCS-6/Ti-15-3 are successfully predicted compared with previous results of these composites. It is verified that the model can reliably predict the interfacial toughness of the titanium matrix composites as well as other metal matrix composites, due to interfacial debonding usually occurs at the bottom face of the samples in such composites.     

EVALUATION OF INTERFACIAL SHEAR PROPERTIES OF METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES FROM FIBRE PUSH-OUT TESTS

SUMMARY

Fibre push-out test is commonly used to characterize the fibre-matrix interfacial behaviour. In the case of metallic and intermetallic matrix composites (MMCs and IMCs), the presence of high levels of thermal residual stresses, very small thickness of the specimens and ductility of the matrix material make the interpretation of the test results difficult. In this paper, single fibre push-out test is studied using finite element methods, with the objective of extracting interfacial properties from the experimental test results. The fibre-matrix interface is modelled using a contact-friction formulation, and debonding of the interface is predicted using a failure criterion based on the local stress state at the interface. Load versus displacement behaviour of the push-out tests is numerically simulated as a function of different interfacial strengths. The data is then used to generate a calibration curve to predict the actual interfacial properties for a given experimentally measured peak push-out load. SiC/Ti-15-3 MMC is used as the model material for the evaluation of interfacial shear properties at different temperatures.     

Tunable strength of SiCf/β-Yb2Si2O7 interface for different requirements in SiCf/SiC CMC:Inspiration from model composite investigation

Model composites consisting of Si C fiber embedded inβ-Yb₂Si₂O₇ matrix were processed by Spark Plasma Sintering method and the feasibility of tunable Si Cf/Yb₂Si₂O₇ interface in Si C-based CMCs were estimated.Weak and strengthened Si Cf/Yb₂Si₂O₇ interfaces were achieved by adjusting sintering temperatures.The indentation crack test and fiber push out experiments clearly demonstrated the different debonding mechanisms in the samples.Weak interfaces sintered at 1200 and 1250℃exhibited crack deflection at interface in indentation test.Their low debond energy at the interface,which were comparable to those of Py C or BN,satisfied the well-recognized interfacial debond and crack deflection criteria for CMCs.The interface was strengthened by atomic bonding in model composite sintered at 1450℃,leading to crack penetrating into Si C fiber and high debond energy.The strong interface may be promising in Si Cf/Si C CMC to withstand higher combustion temperature,because Yb₂Si₂O₇ will provide plastic deformation capacity,which would serve as weak interphase for crack deflection and energy dissipation.Therefore,it is possible to design the capability of Si C_f/RE₂Si₂O₇ interface for different requirements by adjusting interfacial strength or debond energy to reach optimal mechanical fuse mechanism in SiC_f/SiC CMC.     

Interfacial Shear Strength Measurements of SiC Fiber-Reinforced Titanium Composites

A continuous loading push-out test technique was used to measure the interfacial shear strength of SiC fiber reinforced Ti matrix composites. The interracial shear strength of samples as-fabricated and after heat exposed at 700 and 800℃ for 50 h was successfully determined. It has been found that the interfacial shear strength of the specimen exposed at 700℃ was higher than that of as-prepared and exposed samples at 800℃. The shear strength of the as-prepared samples was about 112.45 MPa, and increased to about 153.77 MPa after heat-treating at 700℃ for 50 h, but decreased to 133.11 MPa after treating at 800℃ for 50 h. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used to investigate the interfacial morphology of the samples. The brittle phase was the main products of interface for samples exposed at 800℃, and the interface was easily peeled off.     

纤维／聚合物基体界面性能的原位表征

建立了复合材料界面强度原位测试系统，研制出界面剪切强度有限元分析软件并探讨了影响界面剪应力分析的因素，提出了改进的微观力学模型；利用该系统，研究了表面经不同改性处理的ＣＦ增强ＰＭＲ—１５聚酰亚胺复合材料界面的微观力学性能，结果表明：有效的表面处理可使ＣＦ／ＰＭＲ—１５界面剪切强度明显提高，并与其宏观性能具有较好的对应趋势。本文还初步探讨了界面破坏的过程。     

Determination of fibre-matrix interfacial properties in ceramic-matrix composites by a fibre push-out technique

A simple concentric cylinder model is developed for the fibre push-out test in order to interpret the experimentally observed indenter load-displacement curves in ceramic-matrix composites. The fibre-matrix interface is assumed to be partially bonded and partially frictionally coupled. It is shown that a slope change in the loading curve corresponds to bonding at the fibre-matrix interface. In contrast an insignificant change in the slope is predicted for composites in which the fibre-matrix interface is frictionally coupled. This model also provides a framework for determining the interfacial debond energy and the interfacial shear strength in ceramic composites using the fibre push-out tests. The predictions of this model are compared with the push-out test results performed on zircon-SiC composites uniaxially reinforced with either uncoated or BN-coated SiC monofilaments, which suggested that the fibre-matrix interfaces in both of these composites are frictionally coupled.     

SiCf/TC17复合材料界面剪切强度测试与有限元分析

界面强度对钛基复合材料的性能有重要影响。采用纤维顶出实验(push-outtest)对连续SiC纤维增强TC17复合材料的界面剪切强度进行了测试,采用SEM观察了样品的形貌。以纤维/基体完全分离后的摩擦力为出发点,采用有限元方法确定了复合材料成型过程中残余应力的产生温度,并计算了残余应力的分布,比较了顶出实验样品制备前后残余应力的变化情况及样品厚度、体积分数对残余应力分布的影响;采用内聚力模型(CZM)分析了界面的化学结合强度。结果表明:SiCf/TC17复合材料高温成型后的冷却过程中开始产生残余应力的温度为775℃;顶出实验样品制备后界面处生成了残余剪切应力,其大小和分布与样品的体积分数和厚度相关,界面处的残余剪切应力造成了界面剪切强度的测试结果与界面化学结合强度的差异;室温下SiCf/TC17复合材料的界面化学结合强度约为450MPa。     

Evaluation of water degradation of vinylester and epoxy matrix composites by single fiber and composite tests

Degradation of the mechanical properties of vinylester and epoxy matrix composites exposed to water has been approached by monitoring the strengths of glass and carbon fibers and resins. In addition, the fiber/matrix (F/M) interface strengths and debond lengths of single-fiber composites were determined and test results were compared to test results of macroscopic composite specimens. The single-fiber tensile test results indicate a substantial loss of the tensile strength of glass fibers and the fragmentation tests reveal loss of F/M shear strength and substantial debonding for both glass and carbon fiber composites after water exposure. The transverse strengths of the composites are also degraded to large extents. The tests results identify water degradation of the F/M interface as a major strength limiting mechanism.     

纤维/聚合物基体界面性能的原位表征

建立了复合材料界面强度原位测试系统,研制出界面剪切强度有限元分析软件并探讨了影响界面剪应力分析的因素,提出了改进的微观力学模型;利用该系统,研究了表面经不同改性处理的CF增强PMR-15聚酰亚胺复合材料界面的微观力学性能,结果表明:有效的表面处理可使CF/PMR-15界面剪切强度明显提高,并与其宏观性能具有较好的对应趋势。本文还初步探讨了界面破坏的过程。     

Measurement and analytical validation of interfacial bond strength of PAN-fiber-reinforced carbon matrix composites

Carbon/carbon composites are well suited to high-friction applications due to their excellent mechanical and thermal properties. Since interfacial shear strength is critical to composite performance, characterization of fiber/matrix interface is a crucial step in tailored design of composites. This article presents a hybrid experimental/analytical study to evaluate the interfacial shear strength (IFSS) of PAN-fiber-reinforced carbon matrix composites. Microstructure was studied by light and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). A series of push-out tests were conducted to examine the fiber/matrix debonding process. The residual fiber displacement was confirmed by scanning electron microcopy (SEM). The validity of the calculated IFSS value was demonstrated by a simplified analytical approach, where the components contributing to the measured displacement were analyzed considering the mechanics of the indentation. The method described in this article has been successfully used for determining the IFSS of PAN-fiber-reinforced carbon matrix composites.     

Microstructural evaluation and fiber debonding in aligned ceramic-matrix composites

The slice compression test (SCT) represents a new approach for the estimation of the interfacial shear stress and debond length in fiber-reinforced ceramics. The technique is based upon multiple measurements and simultaneous loading of a large number of fibres in the test specimen. The specimen slice is compressed between a hard ceramic anvil and a ductile metal to produce interfacial debonding and slippage as a result of the fiber/matrix elastic mismatch. The extent of fiber protrusion under maximum load and the residual protrusion of the fibres after load relaxation are the experimentally determined parameters and have been measured for a laminate reinforced with Nicalon SiC fiber (LASIII). The minimum applied stress for the initiation of debonding was estimated. In addition, the microstructure of the ceramic composite was quantitatively characterized to determine numerical values of the microstructural parameters which could affect the interfacial shear stress. The fiber diameters and spatial fiber distribution were determined to obtain the degree of order of the fibers within the composite.     

界面脱粘对正交铺设SiC/CAS复合材料基体开裂的影响

采用细观力学方法研究了正交铺设SiC/CAS复合材料在单轴拉伸载荷作用下界面脱粘对基体开裂的影响。采用断裂力学界面脱粘准则确定了0°铺层纤维/基体界面脱粘长度, 结合能量平衡法得到了主裂纹且纤维/基体界面发生脱粘(即模式3)和次裂纹且纤维/基体界面发生脱粘(即模式5)的临界开裂应力, 讨论了纤维/基体界面剪应力、 界面脱粘能对基体开裂应力的影响。结果表明, 模式3和模式5的基体开裂应力随纤维/基体界面剪应力、 界面脱粘能的增加而增加。将这一结果与Chiang考虑界面脱粘对单向纤维增强陶瓷基复合材料初始基体开裂影响的试验研究结果进行对比表明, 该变化趋势与单向SiC增强玻璃陶瓷基复合材料的试验研究结果一致。     

Mechanical behavior of SiCf/SiC composites with alternating PyC/SiC multilayer interphases

In order to tailor the fiber–matrix interface of continuous silicon carbide fiber reinforced silicon carbide (SiC_f/SiC) composites for improved fracture toughness, alternating pyrolytic carbon/silicon carbide (PyC/SiC) multilayer coatings were applied to the KD-I SiC fibers using chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method. Three dimensional (3D) KD-I SiC_f/SiC composites reinforced by these coated fibers were fabricated using a precursor infiltration and pyrolysis (PIP) process. The interfacial characteristics were determined by the fiber push-out test and microstructural examination using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The effect of interface coatings on composite mechanical properties was evaluated by single-edge notched beam (SENB) test and three-point bending test. The results indicate that the PyC/SiC multilayer coatings led to an optimum interfacial bonding between fibers and matrix and greatly improved the fracture toughness of the composites.     

Testing of SiC/titanium composites by fragmentation and push-out tests: comparison and discussion of test data

Interfacial properties of SiC/titanium alloy composites have been determined by two methods, namely multiple-fibre fracture (fragmentation) and push-out tests. Although the methods cannot give similar results since they are based on various modes of interface analysis, a prediction of the transfer shear stress measured in the fragmentation test has been obtained by using a simulation of the fracture process where the push-out strength is introduced as an input value along with other fibre and matrix characteristics.