Nondestructive Evaluation of Damage in Metal Matrix Composites.
Abstract
The basic objectives of this work were: to apply nondestructive evaluation techniques to metal matrix composites; to obtain base line data as to the ability of these techniques to locate, identify and quantify defects in these materials; to determine the effect of these defects on strength and stiffness; and to modify the techniques as required for application to specimens having geometries other than the flat tensile coupon. Several different nondestructive testing techniques have been considered for possible application to metal matrix composites. A description of these is given in the following pages. Some of these methods have been applied during the past year to Al/Fp fiber composites while others have been investigated in a preliminary fashion in order to determine potential problem areas that will need to be solved for proper application in the coming year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 31, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA075284
Entities
People
- Edmund G. Henneke
- John C. Duke
- Kenneth L. Reifsnider
- Wayne W. Stinchcomb
Organizations
- Virginia Tech