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Mechanical Behavior of Particle Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites
Author(s) -
Chawla N.,
Shen Y.L.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
advanced engineering materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.938
H-Index - 114
eISSN - 1527-2648
pISSN - 1438-1656
DOI - 10.1002/1527-2648(200106)3:6<357::aid-adem357>3.0.co;2-i
Subject(s) - materials science , composite material , stiffness , alloy , particle (ecology) , creep , ultimate tensile strength , isotropy , metal matrix composite , matrix (chemical analysis) , characterization (materials science) , specific strength , composite number , nanotechnology , oceanography , geology , physics , quantum mechanics
Metal matrix composites provide significantly enhanced properties — like higher strength, stiffness and weight savings — in comparison to conventional monolithic materials. Particle reinforced MMCs are attractive due to their cost‐effectiveness, isotropic properties, and their ability to be processed using similar technology used for monolithic materials. This review captures the salient features of experimental as well as analytical and computational characterization of the mechanical behavior of MMCs. The main focus is on wrought particulate reinforced light alloy matrix systems, with a particular emphasis on tensile, creep, and fatigue behavior.