Advanced Materials Aspects of Concurrent Engineering

Abstract

Unique opportunities are offered for new devices and systems through the use of advanced materials, such as composites, ceramics, and intermetallics. Concurrent engineering approaches to the use of these materials are key to assuring successful applications. Generic steps in concurrent engineering with special reference to advanced materials are reviewed. Examples are provided of intelligent processing and net-shape processing, which provide routes to more reproducible materials. It is anticipated that a wide range of DARPA applications will be affected by the approaches described here, including the metal-matrix composites model factory, composite hulls and chassis for lightweight ground vehicles, and the polymer composite submarine hull.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA245437

Entities

People

  • George Mayer

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Advanced Materials
  • Ceramic Matrix Composites
  • Composite Materials
  • Concurrent Engineering
  • Control Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Ground Vehicles
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Near Net Shape Forming
  • Production

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design