Fibre-reinforced metals form the next generation of advanced composites. They greatly extend the possibilities already being met by carbon fibre-reinforced plastic composites and, having a metal matrix, they are true engineering materials. As such they can be considered very lightweight replacements for titanium and steel. Metal matrix composites (MMCs) are becoming increasingly important to a wide range of industries because of the advent of quality ceramic fibre and particulate reinforcement, and the development of the associated manufacturing technology. These materials are basically a metal alloy reinforced with fibre or particle ceramics. They exhibit improved mechanical properties (particularly stiffness and strength) when compared to unreinforced metals, and their transverse properties and thermal performance are superior to polymer matrix composites. Potential United Kingdom industrial application areas include civil and military aircraft, including helicopters, gas turbine engines, automotive products, pressure vessels, space and leisure goods.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library

    Order at Subito €


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Metal matrix composites in Great Britain


    Additional title:

    Metallmatrix-Verbundwerkstoffe in Grossbritannien


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1989


    Size :

    4 Seiten, 1 Bild, 9 Quellen



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




    "Great Britain"

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1943


    THE GREAT BRITAIN

    Farr, Grahame | Taylor & Francis Verlag | 1950


    Grande-Bretagne (Great Britain)

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1930


    Great Britain. On 1928

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1928


    Great Britain. Mineral transport

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1929