Preface p. v
Symbols and Abbreviations p. xiii
Introduction to Grain and Particle Effects on Ceramic and Ceramic Composite Properties p. 1
Grain and Particle Parameter Definitions and Treatment Outline p. 1
Relative Effects and Interactions of Microstructural Parameters on Properties p. 6
Range, Character, and Challenges of Grain and Particle Parameters in Monolithic and Composite Ceramics p. 10
Grain and Particle Characterization and Parameters p. 28
Coordination of Property and Microstructural Measurements p. 35
Summary and Conclusion p. 37
Grain Dependence of Monolithic Ceramic Properties
Grain Dependence of Microcracking, Crack Propagation, and Fracture Toughness at [similar] 22[degree]C p. 43
Introduction p. 43
Test and Mechanisms Background p. 44
Grain Dependence of Crack Propagation p. 54
Discussion, Summary, and Conclusions p. 107
Grain Dependence of Ceramic Tensile Strengths at [similar] 22[degree]C p. 127
Introduction p. 127
Ceramics and Related Materials with Known or Expected Microplastic Initiated Failure p. 135
Cubic Ceramics and Related Materials Failing from Preexisting Flaws p. 143
Noncubic Ceramics Failing from Preexisting Flaws p. 157
Compositional, Microstructural, and Surface Finish Effects p. 180
Other Factors p. 195
Evaluation of the [Sigma]--G[superscript -1/2] Model Parameters p. 204
Correlation of Toughness, Tensile Strength, and Young's Modulus p. 213
Tensile Strength Versus Toughness and Reliability p. 217
Summary, Discussion, Conclusions, and Recommendations p. 223
Grain Dependence of Indentation Hardness at [similar] 22[degree]C p. 245
Introduction p. 245
Data Review p. 249
General Discussion p. 281
Summary and Conclusions p. 286
Grain Dependence of Compressive Strength, Wear, and Related Behavior at [similar] 22[degree]C p. 295
Introduction p. 295
Grain Dependence of Compressive Strength p. 299
Ballistic Stopping Capabilities of Ceramic Armor, Grain, and Other Dependence p. 314
Grain Dependence of Erosion Wear and Residual Ceramic Strength p. 317
Grain Dependence of Wear and Machining p. 322
Grain Dependence of Machining Rates and Effects p. 338
Discussion and Summary p. 340
Grain Effects on Thermal Shock Resistance and Elevated Temperature Crack Propagation, Toughness, and Tensile Strength p. 351
Introduction p. 351
Models and Concepts p. 352
Fracture Toughness and Related Crack Propagation as a Function of G and Temperature p. 356
Effects of Grain Size and Temperature on Tensile (and Flexure) Strengths p. 371
Grain Effects on Thermal Shock Behavior p. 394
Discussion p. 397
Grain Dependence of Hardness, Compressive Strength, Wear, and Related Behavior at Elevated Temperatures p. 428
Introduction p. 428
Grain Dependence of Hardness as a Function of Temperature p. 430
Grain Dependence of Compressive Strength as a Function of Temperature p. 438
Grain Dependence of Erosion and Wear as a Function of Temperature p. 446
Discussion p. 447
Summary and Conclusions p. 451
Dependence of Ceramic, Especially Particulate, Composite Properties on Grain and Particle Parameters
Particle (and Grain) Effects on Elastic Properties, Crack Propagation, and Fracture Toughness of Geramic Composites at [similar] 22[degree]C p. 457
Introduction p. 457
Theoretical and Conceptual Background p. 458
Particle Parameter Effects on Elastic Properties p. 472
Particle (and Grain) Parameter Effects on Crack Propagation p. 481
Particle (and Grain) Effects on Fracture Toughness in Ceramic Composites p. 489
General Discussion p. 516
Summary p. 520
Particle Dependence of Tensile Strength of Ceramic Composites at [similar] 22[degree]C p. 535
Introduction p. 535
Theoretical Background p. 536
Particle Parameter Effects on Tensile Strengths of Ceramic Composites p. 538
Ceramic Composite Reliability, Weibull Moduli, Strength Variability, and Fractorgraphy p. 580
General Discussion p. 583
Summary and Conclusions p. 591
Composite Particle and Grain Effects on Hardness, Compressive Strength, Wear, and Related Behavior at [similar] 22[degree]C p. 601
Introduction p. 601
Theoretical Background p. 601
Experimental Results p. 603
Discussion and Summary p. 614
Particle and Grain Effects on Mechanical Properties of Composites at Elevated Temperature p. 619
Introduction p. 619
Theoretical Background p. 620
Data Review p. 621
Discussion p. 647
Summary p. 650
Summary and Perspective for the Microstructural Dependence of Mechanical Properties of Dense Monolithic and Composite Ceramics p. 657
Introduction p. 657
Microstructural Dependence of Other Properties of Ceramics p. 658
Summary of Grain and Particle Size Dependence of Mechanical Properties of Monolithic and Composite Ceramics p. 665
Needs and Opportunities to Understand and Better Use the Grain and Particle Dependence of Mechanical Properties of Ceramics and Ceramic Composites p. 685
Summary p. 687
Index p. 691