Introduction to Composite Materials

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Abstract:

Advanced composite materials are light, stiff, and extremely strong, but suffer poor transverse strength and high price. Additional requirements for strength at elevated temperatures and stability under severe environmental conditions are satisfied by increasing use of metal matrix materials. Two ways to increase the composite strength is by the use of larger diameter filaments and by heat treating aluminum alloy matrix. Advanced composites are used mainly as panels or structural members in space vehicles or aircraft a lot of new development work is required before composites can be used for machined parts. Subjects covered in this report are general information on reinforcements, interface and bonding, micromechanics, consolidation process, mechanical properties of composite materials, improved mechanical properties, and applications.

Author(s):
Shin, Y. S.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER DOVER NJ FIRE CONTROL AND SMALL CALIBER WEAPON SYSTEMS LAB
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Pagination:
0062

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARSCD-TR-83016
Monitor Series:
ARSCD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*COMPOSITE MATERIALS, ALUMINUM, ALUMINUM ALLOYS, BONDING, BORON, COSTS, FATIGUE, FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITES, FIBERS, HEAT TREATMENT, INTERFACES, MATRIX MATERIALS, MECHANICAL PROPERTIES, METALS, NOTCH TOUGHNESS, REINFORCEMENT(STRUCTURES), REQUIREMENTS, RESIDUAL STRESS, STABILITY, TENSILE PROPERTIES, TENSILE STRENGTH
Field(s)/Group(s):
Laminates and Composite Materials
Keyword(s):
Consolidation, LPN A SK78 04 001
Report Date:
1984 Aug 01