Joining of SiC-Based Ceramic and Fiber-Reinforced Composite Parts

A process that involves reaction forming has been devised to enable the joining of high-temperature-resistant structural parts made of SiC-based materials. These materials include SiC-based ceramics and composites reinforced by fibers that are made of various component materials and are woven, wound, or otherwise arranged in various configurations. The technique can be used to join simply shaped parts to make complexly shaped structures, and to repair such parts and structures.