CFCC News, Issue 4

Table of Contents

MESSAGE FROM THE PROGRAM MANAGER
A Progress Report.

COMPONENT DESIGN AT BABCOCK & WILCOX
The B&W design method uses a macromechanical approach that accommodates statistical strength-behavior while capturing time-dependent damage throughout the model.

AMERCOM CVI PROCESS
CVI SiC deposition and/or infiltration is a mature process that has been used extensively by Amercom for over 12 years.

NEW TECHNIQUE DEVELOPED FOR STUDYING THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
Microscopic thermal conductivity measurements will allow better interpretations and modeling of bulk properties.

EXPLORING SENSITIVITY: NONDESTRUCTIVE CHARACTERIZATION TESTED BY ARGONNE, DOW CORNING
The sensitivity of current nondestructive characterization methods were explored by Argonne and Dow Corning.

DOW CORNING MATERIALS ENGINEER RONALD BOISVERT AT ORNL'S MECHANICAL PROPERTIES USER CENTER
A photograph of Dow Corning's Ronald Boisvert conducting research at ORNL's Mechanical Properties User Center.

Revised: July 7, 1995

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