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,