TY  - BOOK
AU  - Chawla,Nikhilesh
AU  - Chawla,Krishan K.
ED  - SpringerLink (Online service)
TI  - Metal Matrix Composites
SN  - 9780387285672
AV  - TA459-492 
U1  - 620.16 23
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Boston, MA
PB  - Springer US
KW  - Materials science
KW  - Mechanics
KW  - Mechanics, Applied
KW  - Engineering design
KW  - Metals
KW  - Materials Science
KW  - Metallic Materials
KW  - Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Methods
KW  - Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
KW  - Engineering Design
N1  - Reinforcements -- Matrix Materials -- Processing -- Interface -- Micromechanics -- Monotonic Behavior -- Cyclic Fatigue -- Creep -- Wear -- Applications
N2  - Metal matrix composites (MMCs) have become real engineering materials. MMCs have gone from "niche" materials to several high performance applications in aerospace, electronic packaging, automotive, and recreational products. This text focuses on the synergistic relationships among processing, microstructure, and properties of metal matrix composites. An introductory chapter is followed by a chapter each on reinforcements and common matrix materials. A chapter on the very important topic of processing of MMC is then presented. This is followed by a chapter on interfaces in MMCs, their characterization and techniques to obtain interfacial properties. Next there are chapters on monotonic mechanical and physical properties; followed by cyclic fatigue, creep, and wear resistance. We conclude with a chapter on applications of MMCs. The book is well-suited for upper level undergraduate students, graduate students, and as general source of reference on the subject for the professionals in the field
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/b101197
ER  -