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<p>Preface vii</p> <p><b>Processing and Fabrication Methods</b></p> <p>Ceramic Matrix- and Layer-Composites in Advanced Automobile Technology 3<br /> <i>Michael Buchmann, Rainer Gadow, Dietmar Scherer; and Marcus Speicher</i></p> <p>Processing and Properties of Co-Extruded Diamond and Carbide Fibrous Monoliths 19<br /> <i>Greg Hilmas,Tieshu Huang, Zhigang Zak Fang, Brian White, and Anthony Griffo</i></p> <p>Low-Temperature Infiltration of Boron Carbide-Aluminum Composites 27<br /> <i>Fuhong Zhang, Kevin RTrumble, and Keith J. Bowman</i></p> <p>Hard and Tough ZrO2-WC Composites from Nanosized Powders 39<br /> <i>G. Anne, S. Put, J.VIeugels, and O.Van Der Biest</i></p> <p>Pressureless Sintering of Al2O3-TiC Powders Produced from Carbon Coated Precursors 51<br /> <i>Hisashi Kaga, Kevin B. Newman, and Rasit Koc</i></p> <p><b>Process Modeling</b></p> <p>Finite Element Simulation of Compaction and Sintering of Tiles Having Two Layers of Powders 59<br /> <i>Manabu Umeda, Ken-ichiro Mori, and Morito Murakami</i></p> <p>Composite Bearing Based on "Metal-Viscous-Elastic Material (Polymer)-Soft Metal-Ceramics" Composition 71<br /> <i>Maksim V Kireitseu, LYYerakhavets, M.A. Belotserkovski, and V.L. Basenuk</i></p> <p><b>Processing-Microstructure-Property Relationships</b></p> <p>Monoclinic-to-Tetragonal Transformation and Mechanical Property Recovery in Low Temperature Water-Degraded 3Y-TZP Processed by a Carburizing Treatment 89<br /> <i>Zhenbo Zhao, Cheng Liu, and Derek O. Northwood</i></p> <p>Hard Oxide Ceramic Composite Modified by Ultra-Dispersed Diamonds 101<br /> <i>Maksim Kireitseu</i></p> <p><b>Mechanical Behavior</b></p> <p>Crack Propagation and Fracture Resistance Behavior Under Fatigue Loading of a Ceramic Matrix Composite 113<br /> <i>D. Ghosh and R.N. Singh</i></p> <p>Specimen Size Effect on the In-Plane Shear Properties of SiC/SiC Composites 127<br /> <i>Takashi Nozawa,Yutai Katoh.Akira Kohyama, and Edgar Lara-Curzio</i></p> <p>Solid-Particle Erosion of ZrSiO4 Fibrous Monoliths 139<br /> <i>K.C. Goretta, F. Gutierrez-Mora, J.Tran, J. Katz, J.L Routbort.T.S. Orlova, and A.R. de Arellano-Löpez</i></p> <p><b>Characterization</b></p> <p>Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) and Tension Behavior of Nextel/Blackglas Composites 149<br /> <i>J. Kim, B.Yang, R K. Liaw, and H.Wang</i></p> <p>Index 161</p>

<p><b>J. P. Singh</b> is the editor of <i>Advances in Ceramic Matrix Composites VIII</i>, published by Wiley.</p> <p><b>Narottam P. Bansal</b> received his Ph. D. in 1973 and is a Senior Research Scientist in the Ceramic Branch, Materials and Structures Division, NASA Glenn Research Center. He is a Fellow of the American Ceramic Society and is recipient of NASA's Medal for Exceptional Scientific Achievements, R&D 100 Award and Hind Rattan Award from the NRI Society of India. Dr. Bansal is author/co-author of four books, six invited book chapters, three review articles, eight NASA Tech Briefs, and 215 research papers including 92 peer-reviewed journal articles, and has been awarded seven U.S. Patents.</p> <p><b>Mrityunjay Singh</b>, PhD, FASM, FACerS, FAAAS, is Chief Scientist at Ohio Aerospace Institute, NASA Glenn Research Center, and is actively involved in various activities related to processing, manufacturing, joining and attachment technologies. He is Academician of World Academy of Ceramics and Governor of Acta Materialia, Inc. He has authored or coauthored more than two hundred thirty publications, edited forty two books/journal volumes, and holds several patents and technology transfers to industries. He is recipient of numerous (more than forty) national and international awards from all over the world including four R&D 100 awards, NASA Public Service Medal, and NASA Exceptional Space Act Award for outstanding and extraordinary contributions to various NASA programs.</p>

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