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Tensile and compressive test results for metal matrix compositesExperimental results of the mechanical behavior of two metal matrix composite systems at room temperature are presented. Ultimate stress, ultimate strain, Poisson's ratio, and initial Young's Modulus are documented for BORSIC/Aluminum in uniaxial tension and Boron/Aluminum in uniaxial tension and compression. Poisson's ratio is used for nonlinear stress-strain behavior. A comparison of compression results for B/Al as obtained from sandwich beam compression specimens and IITRI coupon compression specimens is presented.
Document ID
19770015236
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Shuart, M. J.
(Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ. Blacksburg, VA, United States)
Herakovich, C. T.
(Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ. Blacksburg, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1977
Subject Category
Composite Materials
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-152697
VPI-E-77-6
Report Number: NASA-CR-152697
Report Number: VPI-E-77-6
Accession Number
77N22180
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-47-004-129
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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