Characterization and control of the fiber-matrix interface in ceramic ...
Characterization and control of the fiber-matrix interface in ceramic ...
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS<br />
The author wishes to thank R. A. Bradley, R. R. Judk<strong>in</strong>s, <strong>and</strong><br />
P. T. Carlson for <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> <strong>and</strong> support <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> characterization<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong><strong>in</strong>terface</strong>s <strong>in</strong> composites. Special appreciation is to be extended to<br />
K. C . Melton for his scann<strong>in</strong>g electron microscopy analysis <strong>of</strong> fracture<br />
surfaces; R. A. Padgett, Jr., for <strong>the</strong> Auger analysis <strong>of</strong> fracture<br />
surfaces;, <strong>and</strong> G. C. Marsh for <strong>the</strong> preparation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> metallographic<br />
samples. R. D. Cole is acknowledged for conduct<strong>in</strong>g a portion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
mechanical properties test<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Special gratitude must be expressed to H. R. Livesey for <strong>the</strong><br />
meticulous preparation <strong>of</strong> many <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> draw<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> figures.<br />
The author<br />
also thanks those <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> preparation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> manuscript for<br />
publication: Lydia Cornell for <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>itial edit<strong>in</strong>g, G. R. Carter <strong>and</strong><br />
M. R. Upton for f<strong>in</strong>al lay-out <strong>and</strong> preparation, <strong>and</strong> P. H. Wilson for<br />
f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g touches <strong>and</strong> f<strong>in</strong>al edit<strong>in</strong>g. Thanks also go to C. J. McHargue<br />
<strong>and</strong> J. E. Spruiell for <strong>the</strong>ir advice <strong>and</strong> direction as well as <strong>the</strong>ir review<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> manuscript.<br />
The author f<strong>in</strong>ally expresses great appreciation to J. 0. Stiegler,<br />
T. M. Besmann, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ceramic Surface Systems Group for<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir patience, underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g, guidance, <strong>and</strong> assistance <strong>in</strong> complet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
work <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> report.<br />
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