Metal-matrix composites in ground transportation |
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Authors: | N Chawla K K Chawla |
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Affiliation: | (1) School of Materials at Arizona State University, Arizona, USA;(2) Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA |
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Abstract: | Metal-matrix composites (MMCs) are used in a variety of automotive and other ground transp ortation applications. This article
provides a brief overview of the major applications of MMCs in ground transportation. The main attractive features of MMCs
are: high strength-to-weight ratio, enhanced mechanical and thermal properties over conventional materials, improved fatigue
and creep characteristics, better wear resistance, and general tailorability of properties. Because the transportation industry
is extremely cost-sensitive, reducing the manufacturing costs of MMC components will aid in the use of MMCs. |
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