The problem of developing metal matrix (MCM) and metal-polymer (MPCM) composite materials is one of the most important in present day materials technology, for its solution is pivotal to the development of a number of leading technologies. The development of new fibrous and lamellar composite materials with improved physico-chemical, electrical, thermal and other properties is a springboard for qualitative scientific and technological advances not only in aerospace and shipbuilding technologies, but also in mechanical, power, electronic, electrical, radio engineering, transport, construction and other industries. The volume reviews the results of research programmes ac complished in recent years by Soviet scientists in the development of composite materials based on aluminium and magnesium matrices, polymatrix composites (composite materials) with metal and polymeric matrices reinforced with boron and carbon fibres, steel wire, fibre glass and other fillers. The volume also reviews present-day physico-chemical fundamen tals and basic principles for developing and optimizing metal matrix composites, and describes the most expedient and efficient methods of MCM and MPCM manufacturing. Special attention is devoted to the issue of manufacturing MCM structural members, and their machin ing and plastic working, as well as to coupling techniques.

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1 Physio-chemical fundamentals of metal matrix composites.- 1.1 Formation of metal matrix composite structure and properties during the production process.- 1.2 Principles of metal matrix composite development and optimization.- 1.3 Conclusions.- References.- 2 Basic components used in the production of metal composites.- 2.1 Fibrous reinforcing agents.- 2.2 Dispersed strengtheners.- 2.3 Matrix alloys.- References.- 3 Metal matrix composite fabrication methods.- 3.1 Solid-phase fabrication methods (V.M. Tchubarov).- 3.2 Liquid-phase fabrication methods (A.A. Zabolotsky).- 3.3 Moulding of structural components from metal composite materials (G.A. Krivov).- Notation.- References.- 4 Composites of the aluminiumboron system.- 4.1 General.- 4.2 Boronaluminium production procedure.- 4.3 Strength under static load.- 4.4 Strength at elevated temperature.- 4.5 Impact strength.- 4.6 Strength under cyclic load.- 4.7 Employment of boron-aluminium.- References.- 5 Composites of the magnesium-boron system.- 5.1 Obtaining magnesiumboron composite materials by solid-phase combination.- 5.2 Obtaining magnesium-boron composite materials by liquid-phase combination.- 5.3 Corrosion resistance of magnesium-boron composite materials.- Notation.- References.- 6 Composite materials of the aluminiumcarbon system.- 6.1 Composite materials based on an aluminium matrix reinforced with carbon fibers (V.I. Kostikov and V.C. Kilin).- 6.2 Aluminium-carbon system composites (A.A. Zabolotsky).- Notation.- References.- 7 Composites of the aluminiumsteel system.- 7.1 Selection of fibres.- 7.2 Selection of matrix.- 7.3 Manufacturing techniques.- 7.4 Kinetics of formation and growth of intermetallic compounds on phase boundaries.- 7.5 Properties.- 7.6 Manufacturing of CAS-type material.- 7.7Properties of structural elements.- 7.8 Thermal effects on interaction.- 7.9 Summary.- Notation.- References.- 8 Composite materials of aluminiumsilicon carbide system.- 8.1 General.- 8.2 Analysis of composition and morphology of reinforcing fillers and admixture phases.- 8.3 Chemical properties of reinforcing fillers.- 8.4 Purification of reinforcing fillers of admixture phases.- 8.5 Obtaining composite materials by infiltration under pressure.- 8.6 Obtaining materials by methods of powder metallurgy.- 8.7 Prospective uses of AlSiC composite materials.- References.- 9 Laminated fibrous metalpolymer composites.- 9.1 Introduction.- 9.2 Components of laminated fibrous metalpolymer composites.- 9.3 Properties and specific features of laminated-fibrous metalpolymer composites under static loading.- 9.4 Specific features of fatigue fracture of laminated fibrous metalpolymer composites.- 9.5 Damping properties of laminated fibrous metalpolymer composites.- 9.6 Production of parts and structures from laminated fibrous metalpolymer composites.- 9.7 Resistance of aluminiumorganic plastic composites to environmental and corrosive effects.- 9.8 Conclusions.- Notation.- References.- 10 Mechanical testing of composite materials.- 10.1 Tension testing.- 10.2 Compression testing.- 10.3 Shear testing.- 10.4 Crack-resistance testing.- 10.5 Fatigue testing.- Notation.- 11 Theoretical and experimental research into the strength and deformation of fibrous metal composite materials.- 11.1 Materials investigated.- 11.2 Stretching in the reinforcement direction.- 11.3 Compression in the reinforcement direction.- 11.4 Compression perpendicular to the reinforcement.- 11.5 Three-point bending.- 11.6 Cyclic tension in the reinforcement direction.- 11.7 Deformation anddestruction of orthogonally reinforced metal composite materials under tensile stress.- Notation.- References.- 12 Structural micromechanics of elasto-plastic deformation of composites.- 12.1 Induced defects on interfaces.- 12.2 Stress fields of reinforcing fibres.- 12.3 Disinclination formation on edges of faceted reinforcing particles or fibres.- 12.4 Residual stresses elastically heterogeneous plastically deformed materials.- 12.5 Resistance to deformation.- 12.6 Specific energy of internal stresses as damaging factor.- 12.7 Structural levels.- References.