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Advanced ceramic composites can withstand the ultrahigh operational temperatures projected for hypersonic jet and next generation gas turbine engines, but real-time analysis of the mechanical properties of these space-age materials at ultrahigh temperatures has been a challenge – until now.
Nacre, commonly known as mother-of-pearl, is the iridescent material lining many mollusk shells.
By Vaidya, U K Chawla, K K; Thattaiparthasarthy, K Balaji; Goel, A Interest in thermoplastic matrix composites has increased in recent years due to several advantages of these materials, including high volume process ability, recyclability, superior damage tolerance and fracture toughness, and ability to produce complex shapes.
- A small wooded valley; a dell.
- The protecting weather-shed built around the entrance to a house.