Multi-functional composite structures
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1. A multi-functional fibrous monolith structure including one or more components comprising:
- an inner ceramic phase;
an intermediate metal phase; and
an outer ceramic phases, the phases being arranged in a predetermined manner and at least one of the phases is effective for performing at least one non-structural function and at least one of the phases capable of bearing mechanical loads and stresses.
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Abstract
Fibrous monolith processing techniques to fabricate multifunctional structures capable of performing more than one discrete function such as structures capable of bearing structural loads and mechanical stresses in service and also capable of performing at least one additional non-structural function.
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27 Claims
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1. A multi-functional fibrous monolith structure including one or more components comprising:
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an inner ceramic phase;
an intermediate metal phase; and
an outer ceramic phases, the phases being arranged in a predetermined manner and at least one of the phases is effective for performing at least one non-structural function and at least one of the phases capable of bearing mechanical loads and stresses. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A fibrous monolith composite structure including one or more components comprising:
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a first material including a conductive ceramic;
a second material generally surrounding the first material, the second material including a metal alloy; and
a third material generally surrounding the second material, the third material selected from the group consisting of piezoelectric ceramics and electrostrictive ceramics and mixtures thereof. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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