Multi-phase PHFGMC micromechanical models for C/C-SiC based Ceramic Matrix Composites

A two-level hierarchical framework based on the PHFGMC micromechanical model is implemented using CT-based C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composite scan geometries. Towards that goal, two PHFGMC micromechanical models are nested and integrated to represent the CMC micro and meso material levels. The proposed framework enables a realistic depiction of the material structure and allows for calculating the effective orthotropic properties of a single lamina. The proposed modeling can be used to design a wide calss of CMC materials with different weave architectures.