Patent ID: 8097106

Claim:
A method of forming a ceramic matrix composite structure, comprising the steps of: (A) forming first and second substantially horizontall planar layers of bridging material comprising sintered ceramic fibers; (B) forcing a first end of a web through the first layer of bridging material to substantially penetrate said first layer of bridging material, said penetrated first layer comprising substantially horizontally planar end portions each having a substantially vertical wall abutting either side wall of said web adjacent said first web end; (C) forcing a second opposite end of the web through the second layer of bridging material to substantially penetrate said second layer of bridging material, said penetrated second layer comprising substantially horizontally planar end portions each having a substantially vertical wall abutting either side wall of said web adjacent said second web end; (D) applying first and second facesheets to respective said first and second ends of the web; and (E) bonding the first and second ends respectively to the first and second facesheets such that said substantially horizontally planar end portions cover bond lines formed by said bonding.