Axial Test Methods Development for 3-D Cylindrical-Weave Carbon-Carbon Composite Materials.

Abstract : Emphasis is on the development of axial test methods suitable for the determination of the mechanical properties of three dimensionally reinforced, cylindrical weave, carbon-carbon composites. Particularly, the axial properties of the single bundle fiber were studied to obtain both ultimate strength and stiffness values. Additionally the compression and tensile properties were measured for these materials. The test methods for measuring these properties appear very promising. (Author)