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Deformation behavior of continuous-fiber metal-matrix composite materials

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The deformation behavior of continuous-fiber, metal-matrix composites was studied in terms ofin situ deformation behavior of the matrix and the fibers. X-ray diffraction techniques were employed to monitor the stress-strain behavior of the composite components (matrix and fibers) as a function of total composite stress-strain behavior. This experimental technique provided a unique approach to the study of metal-matrix composites since the deformation response of the components could be measuredin situ while the composite was under load. Furthermore, the influence of residual stress, component mechanical properties, and stress interactions between the matrix and the fibers could be incorporated into the analysis of composite deformation behavior. The study was conducted on composites of 2024 aluminum reinforced with tungsten fibers, and composites of 2024 aluminum reinforced with boron fibers. Composites were tested on a specially-designed, tensile device which served as a diffractometer specimen holder such that diffraction experiments could be performed while the specimen was incrementally deformed in uniaxial tension. Experimental results indicated that, except for the residual stress effects, the composites exhibited rule-of-mixture s behavior in the stage I, II, and in deformation regions. Measurements obtained perpendicular to the fiber and tensile axis during the tensile tests indicated that negligible stresses were developed as a result of Poisson’s ratio differences between the matrix and the fibers. Composite yield behavior was significantly influenced by residual stresses present in the individual components. Residual stresses parallel to the fiber axis could be included in the rule-of-mixtures analysis by considering the amount of prestrain which was present in each component.

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  1. United States Composites Corp., Philadelphia, Pa.

    H. P. Cheskis (Development Manager)

  2. Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pa.

    R. W. Heckel (Professor)

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Formerly, Graduate Student, Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pa.

This paper is based on a thesis submitted by H. P. CHESKIS to the Graduate Faculty in Materials Engineering at Drexel University in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

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Cheskis, H.P., Heckel, R.W. Deformation behavior of continuous-fiber metal-matrix composite materials. Metall Trans 1, 1931–1942 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02642793

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