Abstract: Advanced, high-strength ceramics are finding increasing application in advanced heat engines. To ensure the long-term reliability of components made from these materials, subcritical crack growth ...

Abstract: The capability to perform accurate fast-fracture strength predictions for ceramic components under complex stress states must be available in order to transition the use of advanced, high-strength ...

Abstract: Statistical methods for the design of ceramic components for time-dependent failure modes have been developed that can significantly enhance component reliability, reduce baseline data generation ...