Metal Matrix Composite Technology

Abstract

The goals of the program include a critical property evaluation of the best aluminum and titanium alloy matrix boron composite systems available today and improvement of the understanding of fracture in metal matrix composites. This program is intended to develop criteria for material selection and metallurgical processing and to generate data to guide the structural engineer in designing with metal matrix composites. Areas of concentrated studies include: environmental effects, including exposure to sea water, high temperatures, and thermal cycling; transverse properties; off-axis properties; failure mechanisms of fatigue; notch bending fracture; and notched tensile fracture.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0740584

Entities

People

  • K. M. Prewo
  • Kenneth G. Kreider
  • L. E. Dardi

Organizations

  • United Technologies Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ceramic Materials
  • Composite Material Fabrication
  • Composite Materials
  • Elastic Properties
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Tensile Strength

Readers

  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design