For fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composites(CMCs),oxidation of the constituents is a very important damage type for high temperature applications. During the oxidizing process,the pyrolytic carbon interphase gradually recesses from the crack site in the axial direction of the fiber into the interior of the material. Carbon fiber usually presents notch-like or local neck-shrink oxidation phenomenon,causing strength degradation. But,the reason for SiC fiber degradation is the aw growth mechanism on its surface. A micromechanical model based on the above mechanisms was established to simulate the mechanical properties of CMCs after high temperature oxidation. The statistic and shearlag theory were applied and the calculation expressions for retained tensile modulus and strength were deduced,respectively. Meanwhile,the interphase recession and fiber strength degradation were considered. And then,the model was validated by application to a C/SiC composite.
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