Ambient Temperature Strength Degradation of a Ceramic Matrix Composite Due to Solid Particle Erosion
College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2024-06-04 07:24:56
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Honors Course
4600:497
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2024
Abstract
Solid particle erosion (SPE) is an issue for aircraft exposed to hard, fine particles, such as sand or dust, that can be ingested into the engine at a high velocity without reaching their melting point, resulting in material removal. SPE can be attributed to the intake of particulate debris from the runway or from airborne particulates. The cumulative mass loss from SPE damage affects the structural integrity and performance of the engine; however, its effects on ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), that are being employed in the aerospace industry, are not well understood in literature. The limited SPE research studies that have been published are primarily based on woven silicon carbide (SiC)-based CMC architectures. Therefore, the aim of this study was to characterize the effects of ambient temperature SPE damage on the mechanical properties of a SiC-based cross-ply laminate CMC system. The effects of erodent particle velocity and cumulative erodent particle mass were quantified with respective to the damage morphology and retained tensile strength.
Research Sponsor
Gregory Morscher
First Reader
Manigandan Kannan
Second Reader
Ragavendra Panakarajupally
Honors Faculty Advisor
Gregory Morscher
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Clawson, Jonathan, "Ambient Temperature Strength Degradation of a Ceramic Matrix Composite Due to Solid Particle Erosion" (2024). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1841.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1841
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Aeronautical Vehicles Commons, Applied Mechanics Commons, Ceramic Materials Commons, Structures and Materials Commons