ALUMINUM METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES IN AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS | ||
International Conference on Aerospace Sciences and Aviation Technology | ||
Article 34, Volume 8, ASAT Conference, 4-6 May 1999, May 1999, Pages 1-12 PDF (2.49 M) | ||
Document Type: Original Article | ||
DOI: 10.21608/asat.1999.25083 | ||
Authors | ||
B. M. RABEEH1; M. M. MOUSSA2; M. Y. MOHAMED2; M. A. EL- HADDAD2 | ||
1Department of Materials Science and Engineering, MTC, Cairo. | ||
2Department of Automotive Engineering, MTC, Cairo. | ||
Abstract | ||
The aerospace industry's constant desire to enhance the performance of commercial and military aircrafts is continually driving the development of improved high - performance structural materials. In recent years, Metal-matrix composites (MMC) have emerged as a promising class of materials. Especially, Aluminum composites with their unique thermal properties have enormous space and avionics prospects. Al-matrix composites have the potential of achieving significant weight and cost savings on aircraft structures. In this paper, the fabrication and properties of the Al-matrix composites and their scopes in aerospace industries will be reviewed in details. Besides, recently Hot lsostatic Pressed (HIPed) Al-matrix composites reinforced with steel fibers and its evaluating parameters will be discussed with microstructure changes and mechanical behavior. | ||
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