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Joining of Metal Matrix Composites

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New Approaches to Structural Mechanics, Shells and Biological Structures

Part of the book series: Solid Mechanics and Its Applications ((SMIA,volume 104))

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The strength and failure modes of metal matrix joints are investigated. The metal matrix composite (MMC) consists of alumina fibers in an aluminum alloy matrix. Butt joints and joints with attachments are manufactured and subsequently tested in tension to failure. One set of joints is manufactured from aluminum matrix material and another with aluminum alloy reinforced by silicon carbide particles. The initiation of failure in the alloy matrix joints occurs at the transverse interface of the MMC with the joint. Large insertion lengths are needed for the aluminum attachment to reach the composite strength. The addition of particles suppresses failure at the interface and only a small insertion length is needed to match the full strength of the composite.

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  1. Brink, D. (2000) The Interplay of Microstructure, Geometry, and Stress State on the Mechanical Performance of MMC Joints, Ph.D., University of California Santa Barbara.

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  1. College of Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, 93106, USA

    F. A. Leckie

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  1. CSIRO Molecular Science, North Ryde, NSW, Australia

    H. R. Drew

  2. Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK

    S. Pellegrino

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Leckie, F.A. (2002). Joining of Metal Matrix Composites. In: Drew, H.R., Pellegrino, S. (eds) New Approaches to Structural Mechanics, Shells and Biological Structures. Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, vol 104. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-9930-6_11

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