Metal-Matrix Composites: Status and Prospects

Abstract

The role that metal-matrix composites should be playing in Department of Defense applications was examined in the context of the many favorable aspects, often leading to improved performance, of this new class of materials. Their potential drawbacks also were reviewed. The current state of the art in primary and secondary fabrication is presented as is a review of any possible applications. Major attention by the Committee to present and projected costs led to the conclusion that metal-matrix composites are now competitive in cost for several applications and will become competitive for many additional applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA005774

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Composite Material Fabrication
  • Construction
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.
  • Systems Analysis and Design