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Metal matrix composite structures

Conference ·
OSTI ID:33221
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Ukrainian Research Inst. of Aviation Technology, Kiev (Ukraine)
  2. Ukrainian Academy of Sciences, Kiev (Ukraine). Inst. of General and Inorganic Chemistry
  3. All-Union Inst. of Aircraft Materials, Moscow (Russian Federation)
High strength-weight properties, stiffness and fatigue resistance characteristics together with low sensitivity to stress concentration make metal matrix composites (MMC) rather promising for their use in structures. Metal matrix composites consist of a matrix (aluminum, magnesium, titanium and their alloys are the most frequently used) and reinforcers (carbon and boron fibers, high-strength steel wire, silicon carbide whiskers, etc.). This work considers various types of MMC and their applications in structures. The methods of structure production from metal matrix CM of aluminum-boron system with the help of machining, deformation, part joining by welding and riveting are given.
OSTI ID:
33221
Report Number(s):
CONF-930641--; ISBN 0-7918-0785-1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English