Metal and Ceramic Matrix Composites (Hardcover)

SECTION 1: INDUSTRIAL PERSPECTIVEIntroductionMetal matrix composites for aeroenginesMetal matrix composites in high performance internal combustion enginesHigh modulus steel composites for automobilesMetal matrix composites for aerospace structuresCeramic matrix composites for industrial gas turbinesComposite superconductorsSECTION 2: MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSINGIntroductionFabrication and recycling of aluminium metal matrix compositesAluminium metal matrix composites by reactive and semi-solid squeeze castingDeformation processing of particle reinforced metal matrix compositesProcessing of titanium-silicon carbide fibre compositesManufacture of ceramic fibre-metal matrix compositesSECTION 3: MECHANICAL BEHAVIOURIntroductionDeformation and damage in metal matrix compositesFatigue of discontinuous metal matrix compositesMechanical behaviour of intermetallics and intermetallic matrix compositesFracture of titanium aluminide-silicon carbide fibre compositesStructure-property relationships in ceramic matrix compositesMicrostructure and performance limits of ceramic matrix compositesSECTION 4: NEW FIBRES AND COMPOSITESIntroductionSilicon carbide based and oxide fibre reinforcementsHigh-strength high-conductivity copper compositesPorous particle compositesActive compositesCeramic nanocompositesOxide eutectic ceramic matrix composites