“…For N440/ASS2 composites, the response is characterized by an initial linear portion, a load maximum followed by a precipitous drop to $ 70% of the maximum, and a gradually diminishing tail. The corresponding shear strength is 29.5 MPa, which is much higher than that of the composites fabricated by means of ceramic powder and liquid precursor [29,30]. The SBS response for N440/ASS4 composites differed markedly.…”