Properties of large scale ultra-high temperature ceramic matrix composites made by filament winding and spark plasma sintering

In this paper, for the first time, we report manufacturing and characterization of large UHTCMCs discs, made a ZrB2/SiC matrix reinforced with PyC-coated PAN-based carbon fibres. This work was result long term collaboration between different institutions shows how it is possible to scale-up production process fabrication components. 150 mm discs were produced by filament winding consolidated spark plasma sintering specimens machined test set material properties at room elevated temperature (up 1800 °C). The extensive revealed new mechanical behaviour similar CMCs, but intrinsic higher thermal stability. Furthermore, demonstrated in increases appeal sectors such as aerospace, where severe operating conditions limit application conventional materials.