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Introduction to metal/matrix composite materials

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OSTI ID:6421365
The purpose of this tutorial is to provide a general introduction to metal matrix composite (MMC) materials and technology to individuals who have had little or no previous training in the field. The tutorial is also designed to acquaint new Department of Defense (DOD) contractors assigned to MMC programs with the breadth of the field and as a refresher for materials scientists and engineers who need a review of MMC technology. Composite materials are considered, taking into account dispersion-strengthened composites, particle-reinforced composites, fiber-reinforced composites, the mechanical behavior of laminae and laminates, cost advantages, applications, and metal matrix composite materials. Attention is given to interfacial reactions between fibers and matrix, metal matrix composites fabrication methods, the mechanical behavior of composite materials, typical metal matrix composite material properties, and test methods. 238 references.
OSTI ID:
6421365
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English