IIT BHU Syllabus Ceramic Matrix Composites
Ceramic Matrix Composites
Definition. Introduction to ceramic matrix materials and ceramic reinforcements. Processing of monolithic ceramics
and particulate composites, whisker and short fiber reinforced composites ; long fiber composites. Cold pressing and
sintering, hot-pressing. Reaction bonding, infiltration, directed oxidation, sol-gel and in-situ chemical reaction
techniques. Characteristics of matrix and reinforcement interfaces. Micromechanics, thermal and physical properties
of composites. Mechanical and creep behaviour of ceramic matrix composites. Applications of composite,