An Introduction to Metal Matrix Composites

ISBN-13: 9780521483575 / Angielski / Miękka / 1995 / 528 str.

T. Clyne; P. J. Withers; D. R. Clarke

Opis

This book gives a comprehensive, integrated coverage of metal matrix composites, including the background to analytical-, experimental-, production-, and application-oriented aspects. Clear pictorial descriptions are given of the basic principles governing various properties and characteristics. These encompass mechanical, thermal, electrical, environmental, and wear behavior. Coverage also extends to material processing and component fabrication aspects and a survey of commercial usage.

Recenzje

"...an excellent introduction to the class of composite materials with metal matrices, with emphasis on the research work carried out over the last 30 years at Cambridge University. This results in some excellent coverage of the physical metallurgy involved, such as the interface region, fracture, and thermal effects....a good introduction for the student, scientist or engineer who is becoming more involved in new classes of composite materials." Ernest G. Wolff, Materials Research Bulletin

Spis treści

Preface; 1. General introduction; 2. Basic composite models; 3. The Eshelby approach to modelling composites; 4. Plastic deformation; 5. Thermal effects and high temperature behaviour; 6. The interfacial region; 7. Fracture processes and failure mechanisms; 8. Transport properties and environmental performance; 9. Fabrication processes; 10. Development of matrix microstructure; 11. Testing and characterisation techniques; 12. Applications; Appendix 1. Nomenclature; Appendix 2. Matrices and reinforcements - selected thermophysical properties; Appendix 3. The basic Eshelby S-tensors; Appendix 4. Listing of a program for an Eshelby calculation.