Patches for Repairing Ceramics and Ceramic Matrix Composites

TBMG-24

09/01/2006

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Patches consisting mostly of ceramic fabrics impregnated with partially cured polymers and ceramic particles are being developed as means of repairing ceramics and ceramic-matrix composites (CMCs) that must withstand temperatures above the melting points of refractory metal alloys. These patches were conceived for use by space-suited, space-walking astronauts in repairing damaged space-shuttle leading edges: as such, these patches could be applied in the field, in relatively simple procedures, and with minimal requirements for specialized tools. These design characteristics also make the patches useful for repairing ceramics and CMCs in terrestrial settings.

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"Patches for Repairing Ceramics and Ceramic Matrix Composites," Mobility Engineering, September 1, 2006.
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Sep 1, 2006
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TBMG-24
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English