Improved Carbon Fiber Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites Specification.

Abstract

This invention relates to improved carbon fiber reinforced metal matrix composites. More particularly, the invention relates to reinforced metal matrix composites having two barrier layers on the carbon reinforcing fiber. Stiff, strong, and thin metal and metal-like materials are needed for many engineering applications such as 'skins' for aircraft, rockets and ground vehicles. Composites, consisting of a matrix of metal, alloy or intermetallic material strengthened by the inclusion of reinforcing fibers of a ceramic, metal, carbon or other material, have been found useful for these applications. Composites are often stronger and lighter than the matrix material forming the composite. Patent applications. (jes)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 28, 1988
Accession Number
ADD013874

Entities

People

  • Richard K Everett
  • William F. Henshaw

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Carbon Fibers
  • Composite Materials
  • Engineering
  • Fibers
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Ground Vehicles
  • Inventions
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Patent Applications
  • Patents
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials