An Introduction to Metal Matrix Composites [Paperback]

This book covers all aspects of metal matrix composites, an important new class of materials.Clear descriptions are given of the basic principles governing various properties and characteristics in this comprehensive, integrated coverage of metal matrix composites. It includes the background to analytical-, experimental-, production-, and application-oriented aspects.Clear descriptions are given of the basic principles governing various properties and characteristics in this comprehensive, integrated coverage of metal matrix composites. It includes the background to analytical-, experimental-, production-, and application-oriented aspects.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.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. ...provides a comprehensive introduction to this embryonic field of materials science through: an exposition of the properties and the microstructural characteristics of these materials, a discussion of the lÓD