Metal Matrix Composites

by Nikhilesh Chawla, Krishan K. Chawla

Overview

Metal matrix composites (MMCs) have become real engineering materials. MMCs, have gone from "niche" materials to several high performance applications in aerospace, electronic packaging, automotive, and recreational products. This text focuses on the synergistic relationships among processing, microstructure, and properties of metal matrix composites. An introductory chapter is followed by a chapter each on reinforcements and common matrix materials. A chapter on the very important topic of processing of MMC is then presented. This is followed by a chapter on interfaces in MMCs, their characterization and techniques to obtain interfacial properties. Next there are chapters on monotonic mechanical and physical properties; followed by cyclic fatigue, creep, and wear resistance. We conclude with a chapter on applications of MMCs. The book is well-suited for upper level undergraduate students, graduate students, and as general source of reference on the subject for the professionals in the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780387233062
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	09/28/2005
Edition description:	2006
Pages:	403
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.04(d)

About the Author

Nikhilesh Chawla is Fulton Professor of Materials Engineering at Arizona State University. He’s the recipient of the 2013 Brimacombe Medalist Award from TMS; 2011 Distinguished Lectureship given by Tsinghua University, China; 2009 Raymond Award for Best Paper by the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME); 2004 Bradley Stoughton Award for Young Teachers, given by ASM International; and the 2006 TMS Young Leaders Tutorial Lecture. He’s also won the National Science Foundation Early Career Development Award and the Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award.

Krishan Chawla is Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA. Among his other awards are: Distinguished Researcher Award at New Mexico Tech, Distinguished Alumnus Award from Banaras Hindu University, Eshbach Society Distinguished Visiting Scholar award at Northwestern University, Faculty Fellow award at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction     1
Reinforcements     5
Matrix Materials     43
Processing     65
Interface     113
Micromechanics     137
Monotonic Behavior     187
Cyclic Fatigue     251
Creep     305
Wear     337
Applications     351
Author Index     385
Subject Index     397

Editorial Reviews

— I am familiar with the first edition of the book and have used it as recommended reading in one of my courses. Dr. N. Chawla is a recognized authority in the field of computational materials science and has conducted extensive work in the area of image based finite element analysis.

— Metal matrix composites field is currently underserved for textbooks and reference books. A revised second edition will be great for students.

— This will be one of the best books in the field, even better than the author’s earlier book on composites.

— The strength in this book pertains to the balanced nature taken toward elucidation of the subject for both students and professionals to learn from on a convenient basis. Unlike other books in the general field, this book is also a one-stop-pick-up-all-you-can tool for anyone doing work related to the field - this contributes to its high rank in the field, also because of the authors' significant professional reputations in the field.

— This book is very thorough. Many books will not go into detail about crystallography, dislocation types, other basic materials science concepts, and assume the audience knows or if they don’t, they will look things up. Students (undergrad and grad), post docs, researchers, and professors would all benefit from this book.

— The book contains a lot of information. In my opinion, the work ranks among the best in the field.

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