Accession Number:

AD0773192

Title:

Failure Processes in Metal Matrix Composites

Descriptive Note:

Interim rept. on Phase 1, 1 Jul 1972-1 Oct 1973

Corporate Author:

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO CINCINNATI OH AIRCRAFT ENGINE BUSINESS GROUP

Personal Author(s):

• Alexander, J. E.
• Carlson, R. G.

Report Date:

1973-12-21

Pagination or Media Count:

141.0

Abstract:

BoronAluminum composites containing 50 vo of 5.6 mil diameter B in two composite matrix materials 2024Al and 6061Al consolidated from commercially available and continuous rolled bonded CRB tapes, were evaluated in tensile, fatigue, compression, shear, torsion and rupture tests. Failure modes were delineated and an extensive number of salient observations were made. The information contained in the report will advance the state-of-the art in metal matrix composite, enhance the technology base and aid in future evaluation of failure responses in aluminum composites.

Descriptors:

• *COMPOSITE MATERIALS
• METALS
• FIBERS
• BORON
• FIBER REINFORCEMENT
• FAILURE(MECHANICS)
• MATRIX MATERIALS
• ALUMINUM ALLOYS

Subject Categories:

• Laminates and Composite Materials

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE