Abstract: The steady-state creep behavior of unidirectional C/C(1-D-C/C) composite with pyrolytic carbon matrix was investigated at high temperatures up to 2160℃ and under tensile stress from 133.83 to 213.46MPa. Based on the creep experiment of single specimen method, the apparent activation energy and the stress exponent for steadystate creep were determined by the use of a self-made apparatus and an auto-testing system. Value of apparent activation volume is provided and the creep mechanism has also been discussed.

Key words: 1-D-C/C , steady-state creep, thermal activation