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Probabilistic Modeling of Ceramic Matrix Composite Strength

Sest, Inc., 13111 Mariner Dr, North Royalton, OH 44133

Pappu L. N. Murthy

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH 44135

Subodh K. Mital

The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606

Ramakrishna T. Bhatt

U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Glenn Research Center,Cleveland, OH 44135

Uncertainties associated with the primitive random variables such as manufacturing process (processing temperature, fiber volume ratio, void volume ratio), constituent properties (fiber, matrix and interface), and geometric parameters (ply thickness, interphase thickness) have been simulated to quantify the scatter in the first matrix cracking strength (FMCS) and the ultimate tensile strength of SCS-6/RBSN [SiC fiber (SCS-6) reinforced reaction-bonded silicon nitride composite] ceramic matrix composite laminate at room temperature. Cumulative probability distribution function for the FMCS and ultimate tensile strength at room temperature (RT) of [0]₈, [0₂/90₂]_S, and [±45₂]_S laminates have been simulated and the sensitivity of primitive variables to the respective strengths have been quantified. Computationally predicted scatter of the strengths for a uniaxial laminate has been compared with those from limited experimental data. Also the experimental procedure used in the tests has been described briefly. Results show a very good agreement between the computational simulation and the experimental data. Dominating failure modes in [0]₈, [0/90]_S, and [±45]_S laminates have been identified. Results indicate that the first matrix cracking strength for the [0]₈ and [0/90]_S, laminates is sensitive to the thermal properties, modulus and strengths of both the fiber and matrix whereas the ultimate tensile strength is sensitive to the fiber strength and the fiber volume ratio. In the case of a [±45]_S laminate, both the FMCS and the ultimate tensile strengths have a small scatter range and are sensitive to the fiber tensile strength as well as the fiber volume ratio.

Key Words: probability theory • simulation • probability density functions • ceramic matrix composites • sensitivity

Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 34, No. 8, 670-688 (2000)
DOI: 10.1177/002199830003400803


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