Abstract

Abvanced structural ceramic components are increasingly used in demanding engineering applications. A major impediment to even wider utilization are issues related to reliability and affordability. Exercising greater control over the inherent flaw population in the ceramic component will contribute importantly to resolving these two issues. Computers will play an ever-increasing role in designing to minimize the impact of flaws, in processing to minimize the presence of flaws, and in nondestructive testing (NDT) to assure the absence of critical flaws for reliable, affordable ceramic components. This article reviews the state of the art and/or the potential for the application of computers in the design, fabrication, and inspection of structural ceramic components. A strategy for the integration of design, processing and NDT will be presented.

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