CMC NOZZLE WITH INTERLOCKING MECHANICAL JOINT AND FABRICATION

摘要

A nozzle including a vane and a band, each having defined therein interlockingfeatures. The vane and the band are each formed of a ceramic matrix composite(CMC)including reinforcing fibers embedded in a matrix. The vane and the bandinclude one ormore interlocking features. The nozzle further including an interlockingmechanical jointjoining the vane and the band to one another. Methods are also provided forjoining thevane and the band at the interlocking features to form an interlockingmechanical joint.