Investigations into the Mechanisms of Thermal Cycling Damage in Metal Matrix Composites.

Abstract

The mechanical properties of 6061, 2024, and 1100 aluminum reinforced with boron fibers were measured after 6000 thermal cycles in argon and in air between ambient temperature and 425 C. The cycle periods used were 6 and 12 minutes in argon and 12 minutes in air. Fiber strengths were also measured before and after cycling. In addition, thermal cycling tests were conducted on carbon-aluminum composites.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA035179

Entities

People

  • Marvis K. White
  • Maurice A. Wright

Organizations

  • University of Tennessee Space Institute

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Materials
  • Controlled Atmospheres
  • Creep
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Oxide Films
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Tensile Strength

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  • Reinforced Composite Materials