Understanding of the creep behavior of SiCf-SiBC composites

International audienceThis paper deals with some creep results on a new generation of a ceramic matrix composite with a self-healing matrix. This investigation is based on the creep curves, the observation of damages and their quantification by image analysis, and the application of the damage mechanics approach. The results obtained herein illustrate the concept of the damage-creep mechanism. (C) 2002 Acta Materialia Inc. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved