Open AccessEngineering resilience with precast monolithic refractory articles
Author(s) -
Goski Dana,
Lambert Matthew
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of ceramic engineering and science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2578-3270
DOI - 10.1002/ces2.10024
Subject(s) - precast concrete , brick , refractory (planetary science) , resilience (materials science) , reliability (semiconductor) , ceramic , materials science , reinforcement , structural engineering , computer science , engineering , reliability engineering , composite material , power (physics) , physics , quantum mechanics
Precast refractory ceramic shapes have had well‐known benefits over other refractory lining methods: consistent and controlled manufacturing processes with faster turnaround than traditional cast‐in‐place monolithic refractories, reduced labor cost over classic brick installations, and, if well designed, simple repair assemblies. By analyzing the common failure modes of precast monolithic shapes, a distinct method to enhance these advantages was theorized. Through modeling and in‐field testing, the use of multicomponent and heterogeneous composite refractory systems incorporating high‐temperature reinforcement structures increased reliability and provided more predictable modes of failure.