Beryllium Wire - Metal Matrix Composites Program.

Abstract

The report presents the results of a continuing effort to produce low cost Be/Ti composite fan and compressor blades for aircraft turbine engines. Design/payoff studies have been performed which indicate these materials are well suited to this application and offer significant weight savings. Several methods of producing Be/Ti composites at reasonable costs were investigated with encouraging results. Property data for these composites are given in the report. Direct forging as a means of shaping airfoils from these compostes has been investigated with promising results. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 1971
Accession Number
AD0879879

Entities

People

  • Michael F. Herman
  • V. L. Goodwin

Organizations

  • General Motors

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Beryllium
  • Composite Materials
  • Compressor Blades
  • Compressors
  • Materials
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Metals
  • Turbines

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Powder metallurgy of Titanium alloys.