Abstract
SiC fiber-reinforced SiC matrix (SiC/SiC) composites are expected as a high-temperature structural material for the application of aerospace and nuclear energy system due to their high-temperature stability, reduced-activation property, and excellent irradiation resistance. It was investigated the size effects of test specimen on the fracture behaviour and apparent strength of SiC/SiC tubes in order to minimize the size of test specimen, as well as to develop circumferential tensile test method for SiC/SiC fuel cladding of nuclear reactor. The tube specimens with a narrow width (less than 5 mm) represented the stable value of apparent strength. In case of wide width (>5 mm), the apparent strength of test specimen decreased with the increase in specimen width. It was observed that the fracture of the test specimen with wide width was initiated from the sides of test specimen due to the local contact between loading pin and the test specimen. It is required to use the material with high modulus as a loading pin material in order to avoid the stress concentration caused by local contact.
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