FIBER-REINFORCED METALS AND ALLOYS.

Abstract

This report describes attempts to produce high strength, low-weight fiber composites from beryllium fibers and aluminum matrix materials. The principles of fiber metallurgy strengthening are outlined, and the difficulties encountered in the Al-Be fiber system are described and dis cussed. It is concluded that the presently available beryllium fibers are unsuitable for fiber reinforcement purposes. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 31, 1963
Accession Number
AD0418757

Entities

Organizations

  • IIT Research Institute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Advanced Materials
  • Aluminum
  • Beryllium
  • Biomaterials
  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Composite Materials
  • Engineered Materials
  • Fiber Metallurgy
  • Fiber Reinforcement
  • Fibers
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Metallurgy
  • Metals
  • Reinforced Plastics

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  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design