Metal and Ceramic Matrix Composites

Abstract

SECTION 1: INDUSTRIAL PERSPECTIVE Introduction Metal matrix composites for aeroengines Metal matrix composites in high performance internal combustion engines High modulus steel composites for automobiles Metal matrix composites for aerospace structures Ceramic matrix composites for industrial gas turbines Composite superconductors SECTION 2: MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING Introduction Fabrication and recycling of aluminium metal matrix composites Aluminium metal matrix composites by reactive and semi-solid squeeze casting Deformation processing of particle reinforced metal matrix composites Processing of titanium-silicon carbide fibre composites Manufacture of ceramic fibre-metal matrix composites SECTION 3: MECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR Introduction Deformation and damage in metal matrix composites Fatigue of discontinuous metal matrix composites Mechanical behaviour of intermetallics and intermetallic matrix composites Fracture of titanium aluminide-silicon carbide fibre composites Structure-property relationships in ceramic matrix composites Microstructure and performance limits of ceramic matrix composites SECTION 4: NEW FIBRES AND COMPOSITES Introduction Silicon carbide based and oxide fibre reinforcements High-strength high-conductivity copper composites Porous particle composites Active composites Ceramic nanocomposites Oxide eutectic ceramic matrix composites