Accession Number:

ADA007779

Title:

Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Alloy-Graphite Fiber Composites

Descriptive Note:

Interim rept.

Corporate Author:

AEROSPACE CORP EL SEGUNDO CA MATERIALS SCIENCES LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Amateau, Maurice F.
• Harrigan, Jr., William C.
• Kendall, E. G.

Report Date:

1975-02-21

Pagination or Media Count:

32.0

Abstract:

The report discusses progress made on optimizing the mechanical properties of aluminum-graphite composites consolidated by liquid-phase hot pressing. Various matrix alloys, fabrication parameters, fiber fractions, and lay-up geometries are considered. The properties investigated include tensile, compressive, and flexture strength modulus and fatigue.

Descriptors:

• *ALUMINUM ALLOYS
• *FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITES
• *CARBON FIBERS
• TENSILE PROPERTIES
• FATIGUE(MECHANICS)
• COMPRESSIVE PROPERTIES
• IMPREGNATION
• LIQUID METALS
• FLEXURAL PROPERTIES
• MODULUS OF ELASTICITY
• HOT PRESSING
• GRAPHITE

Subject Categories:

• Laminates and Composite Materials

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE