An Introduction to Metal Matrix Composites

This book covers all aspects of metal matrix composites, an important new class of materials.

T. W. Clyne (Author), P. J. Withers (Author)

9780521483575, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 26 January 1995

528 pages, 300 b/w illus. 30 tables
22.7 x 15.2 x 2.6 cm, 0.858 kg

"...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

Metal matrix composites constitute a new class of materials, now starting to make a major industrial impact in fields as diverse as aerospace, automotives and electronics. This book gives a comprehensive, integrated coverage of these materials, 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 behaviour. Coverage also extends to material processing and component fabrication aspects and to a survey of commercial usage. This book is aimed primarily at scientists, engineers, production managers and all those involved in research on new materials in general, and metal matrix composites in particular, but may also be suitable for use as a text in beginning graduate and advanced undergraduate courses.

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.

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM]