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C/C and C/SiC Composites for Aerospace Applications

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This chapter deals with different aspects of the carbon fibre-reinforced carbon composites (C/C) and carbon fibre-reinforced silicon carbide composites (C/SiC), especially for aerospace applications. The reinforcement and matrix materials and the process technologies developed for these composites are discussed. Typical mechanical and thermal properties at room and high temperatures are also presented, together with some actual and potential aerospace applications. Some products developed in India are also included.

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The authors wish to acknowledge the contribution of the colleague scientists at DMSRDE, ASL and DMRL who have given their valuable time for discussion about the chapter.

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    Suresh Kumar, L. M. Manocha & N. Eswara Prasad

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  3. RCMA, Hyderabad, India

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Kumar, S., Shekar, K.C., Jana, B., Manocha, L.M., Eswara Prasad, N. (2017). C/C and C/SiC Composites for Aerospace Applications. In: Prasad, N., Wanhill, R. (eds) Aerospace Materials and Material Technologies . Indian Institute of Metals Series. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2134-3_15

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