Inorganic Composite Materials in Japan: Status and Trends

Abstract

Japan's high performance composite research activities and applications are reviewed by six authors who teamed as a study group in September 1988 to assess selected research areas of composite activities. This article focuses on metal and ceramic matrix composites and high temperature ceramic reinforcements, excluding carbon fibers and polymer matrix composites. It is the intention of this article to capture the current trends and scientific accomplishments of university, government research laboratories and, to a lesser extent, selected industrial laboratories in these research areas. In addition, an interpretation and forecast of future directions is considered in each topic area based upon current activities and perceived trends. This publication is approved for official dissemination of technical and scientific information of interest to the Defense research community and the scientific community at large.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA227405

Entities

People

  • A. Mortensen
  • K. Prewo
  • M. Barsoum
  • M. J. Koczak
  • S. Fishman

Organizations

  • Office of Naval Research

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ceramic Materials
  • Ceramic Matrix Composites
  • Chemistry
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Composite Materials
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Polymer Matrix Composites

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.