Open AccessEXPERIMENTAL STUDIES ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF EGLASS SHORT FIBRES & FLY ASH REINFORCED AL 7075 HYBRID METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES
Author(s) -
P. A. Kammer,
H. K. Shivanand,
S. Santhosh
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
international journal of applied research in mechanical engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2231-5950
DOI - 10.47893/ijarme.2013.1083
Subject(s) - materials science , composite material , fly ash , specific strength , toughness , ultimate tensile strength , specific modulus , stiffness , aluminium , metal matrix composite , elastic modulus , composite number
Conventional monolithic materials have limitations in achieving good combination of strength, stiffness, toughness and density. To overcome these shortcomings and to meet the ever increasing demand of modern day technology, composites are most promising materials of recent interest. Metal matrix composites (mmcs) possess significantly improved properties including high specific strength, specific modulus, damping capacity and good wear resistance compared to unreinforced alloys. Among the mmc’s aluminum composites are predominant in use due to their low weight and high strength. The key features of mmc’s are specific strength and stiffness, excellent wear resistance, high electrical and thermal conductivity. The present investigation aims at the development of aluminium based e-glass and flyash particulate reinforced hybrid metal matrix composites. The test specimens are prepared as per astm standard size by turning and facing operations to conduct tensile and compression test.