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Metal Matrix Composites

  • Introduces up-to-date developments of metal matrix composites, particularly in 3D characterization and nano-composites
  • Focuses on the synergistic relationships among processing, microstructure, and properties of metal matrix composites
  • Describes the latest in applications of common matrix materials

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. Introduction

    • Nikhilesh Chawla, Krishan K. Chawla
    Pages 1-4
  3. Reinforcements

    • Nikhilesh Chawla, Krishan K. Chawla
    Pages 5-36
  4. Matrix Materials

    • Nikhilesh Chawla, Krishan K. Chawla
    Pages 37-54
  5. Processing

    • Nikhilesh Chawla, Krishan K. Chawla
    Pages 55-97
  6. Interface

    • Nikhilesh Chawla, Krishan K. Chawla
    Pages 99-119
  7. Micromechanics

    • Nikhilesh Chawla, Krishan K. Chawla
    Pages 121-162
  8. Monotonic Behavior

    • Nikhilesh Chawla, Krishan K. Chawla
    Pages 163-225
  9. Cyclic Fatigue

    • Nikhilesh Chawla, Krishan K. Chawla
    Pages 227-282
  10. Creep

    • Nikhilesh Chawla, Krishan K. Chawla
    Pages 283-309
  11. Wear and Corrosion

    • Nikhilesh Chawla, Krishan K. Chawla
    Pages 311-324
  12. Applications

    • Nikhilesh Chawla, Krishan K. Chawla
    Pages 325-355
  13. Back Matter

    Pages 357-370

About this book

This work focuses on the fundamentals of MMCs for engineers and designers. The new edition addresses new issues and developments in the areas of automotive, aerospace, electronics and consumer applications. These include continuous fiber reinforced MMCs for cables in power transmission, high temperature superconducting wires, particulate MMCs in civilian aircraft and automotive applications, and high volume fraction, high thermal conductivity substrates for electronic packaging. The coverage is thorough and cohesive, and emphasizes the synergistic relationships among processing, structure and properties of metal matrix composites.

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.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Arizona State University, Tempe, USA

    Nikhilesh Chawla

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA

    Krishan K. Chawla

About the authors

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.

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eBook USD 129.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 169.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 169.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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