Porous load bearing materials
US5407727A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2975
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel composition comprising a metal or ceramic matrix material includes a reinforcing system of hollow, similarly aligned carbon-coated ceramic fibers which provide high strength, increased creep resistance and a significant reduction in weight. Also disclosed is a novel structural component incorporating the reinforcing system of hollow fibers to provide a mechanism enabling fluids or gases to pass or be injected through the element fibers for cooling or other functions. A method for fabricating the hollow fiber-reinforced component is also disclosed. Various applications for the fiber-reinforced structural component are also disclosed.
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