“…For example, the continuous carbon fibre reinforced SiC matrix composites (C/SiC) have been extensively used in the structures of modern aviation vehicles, including rocket nozzles, aeronautic jet engines, heat shields and aircraft braking materials, to name a few. C/SiC composites show superior physical properties such as high temperature resistance, high damage tolerance, low density, desirable corrosion resistance, high wear resistance, and plausible frictional characteristics [1,2]. In a working environment with high temperature exceeding 1000°C or higher, the fracture strength, fracture toughness, residual stresses, hardness, thermal and oxidation resistance play an important role in the mechanical integrity of C/ SiC composites.…”