Metal Matrix Composites

Metal Matrix Composites: Materials, Processing, Properties and Applications provides a comprehensive examination of these materials, covering the basics, as well as sophisticated processing methods to real-world applications. The chapters cover materials selection, manufacturing techniques, mechanical and thermal characteristics and other important factors that need to be considered when applying these materials in practical situations across various industrial sectors. With contributions from prominent authorities in the field, the book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers and other professionals, that offers in-depth information and knowledge on the possible advantages, difficulties and uses of applying these materials across various industrial applications.

• Covers foundational principles, cutting-edge methodologies, optimal approaches, recent breakthroughs, and future directions and challenges for MMCs
• Includes optimization, inspection and performance evaluation
• Provides strategic viewpoints on how to utilize MMCs for new product design and manufacturing processes
• Contains practical insights into real-world situations via case studies that emphasize obstacles faced in creation, production and deployment