Abstract
Metal-matrix composites (MMCs) are used in a variety of automotive and other ground transportation 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.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 67-70 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | JOM |
| Volume | 58 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Engineering(all)