Thermal Residual Stresses (TRS) were determined using both experimenta
l (XRD analysis) and theoretical (Finite Element Model and Analytical
model) methods. Various combinations of ceramic fibres, interphase mat
erials and silicon carbide matrix were examined. Experimental results
were compared with predicted ones. A good agreement was observed. Also
it has been pointed out that the texture and the geometry of the spec
imens may influence the results. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science S.A.