Patent ID: 8114799
Filing Date: 2012-02-14
Classification: C04B,F01D,F05C,F05D,Y02T,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A ceramic matrix composite with tailored properties comprising: a ceramic matrix; a plurality of ceramic fibers disposed through the ceramic matrix, wherein the matrix is bonded to the fibers; and a coating applied to the ceramic fibers, wherein the coating applied to the ceramic fibers is of a preselected thickness, the preselected thickness determinative of at least one mechanical property between the fibers and the matrix, the coating thickness applied to the fibers varying in a predetermined manner; wherein the ceramic matrix composite formed by bonding the matrix to the fibers has a plurality of regions, each region being subjected to different mechanical stresses, the composite having the at least one mechanical property varying in a predetermined manner with the coating thickness in each region.