The book "Interfaces of Ceramic-Matrix Composites" demonstrates the definition, function and type of the interface of ceramic-matrix composites and gives comprehensive investigations on the interface design, interface characterization, interface assessment, and interface damage law of both C/SiC and SiC/SiC ceramic-matrix composites subjected to tensile and fatigue loading at different testing conditions. Thereby, it helps material designers and engineers to better design ceramic-matrix composite components for applications.

1 DEFINITION, FUNCTION AND DESIGN OF INTERFACE IN CERAMIC-MATRIX COMPOSITES1.1. Introduction1.2. The definition of interface in ceramic-matrix composites1.3. The function of interface in ceramic-matrix composites1.4. The design of interface in ceramic-matrix composites1.5 Conclusion2 INTERFACE CHARACTERIZATION OF CERAMIC-MATRIX COMPOSITES2.1. Introduction2.2. Effect of interface properties on tensile and fatigue behavior of ceramic-matrix composites2.3. Effect of pre-exposure on tensile damage and fracture of ceramic-matrix composites2.4. Effect of interface properties on lifetime of ceramic-matrix composites2.5 Conclusion3 INTERFACE ASSESSMENT OF CERAMIC-MATRIX COMPOSITES3.1. Introduction3.2. Relationships between interface slip and temperature rising in CMCs3.3. Interface assessment of CMCs from hysteresis loops3.4 Conclusion4 INTERFACE DAMAGE LAW OF CERAMIC-MATRIX COMPOSITES4.1. Introduction4.2. Interface damage law at room temperature4.3. Interface damage law at elevated temperature in intert atmosphere4.4. Interface damage law at elevated temperature in air atmosphere4.5. Interface damage law at elevated temperature in steam atmosphere4.6. Results and discussion4.7 Conclusion