Mechanical Behavior and Processing of Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites

Abstract

The objectives of the present three year research program were threefold. First the program sought to explore the potential of using spray atomization and deposition to process aluminum metal matrix composites, not only with improved mechanical properties, but also with specifications suitable for applications of interest to the Army; these applications include light weight armor vehicles, helicopter engines and other structural components. Second, the research program sought to develop an in-depth understanding of the various physical phenomena that occur during spray atomization and deposition of aluminum metal matrix composites. Third, the program sought to provide insight the fundamental mechanisms governing the elevated temperature deformation behavior, not only of metal matrix composites processed by spray atomization and deposition, but also of metal matrix composites in general.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 21, 1992
Accession Number
ADA249918

Entities

People

  • E. J. Lavernia
  • F. A. Mohamed

Organizations

  • University of California, Irvine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Crystal Structure
  • Energy Transfer
  • Heat Transfer
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Thermodynamics

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Surface Coatings Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design