Nan Gang Ma. / "October 2003." / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references. / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Nan Gang Ma.

by Peng Yu. / "Oct. 2003." / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references. / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest Information and Learning Company, [200-] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / by Peng Yu.

by Ho Man Wai. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references. / Text in English; abstracts in English and Chinese. / by Ho Man Wai. / Abstract --- p.i / Acknowledgement --- p.v / Table of Contents --- p.vi / List of Tables --- p.xi / List of Figures --- p.xii / Chapter Chapter 1 --- Intermetallics / Chapter 1.1 --- Background --- p.1-1 / Chapter 1.2 --- Applications of intermetallics --- p.1-4 / Chapter 1.2.1 --- Structural materials --- p.1-4 / Chapter 1.2.2 --- Magnetic materials --- p.1-6 / Chapter 1.2.3 --- Superconducting materials --- p.1-6 / Chapter 1.2.4 --- Hydrogen storage materials --- p.1-7 / Chapter 1.2.5 --- Shape memory alloys --- p.1-7 / Chapter 1.2.6 --- Heating elements --- p.1-8 / Chapter 1.3 --- Prospects of intermetallics --- p.1-8 / References --- p.1-10 / Tables --- p.1-12 / Figures --- p.1-13 / Chapter Chapter 2 --- Metal matrix composites / Chapter 2.1 --- Metal matrix composites --- p.2-1 / Chapter 2.2 --- Conventional fabrication processes of MMCs --- p.2-2 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Liquid state processes --- p.2-3 / Chapter 2.2.1.1 --- Casting or liquid infiltration --- p.2-3 / Chapter 2.2.1.2 --- Squeeze casting or pressure infiltration --- p.2-3 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Solid state processes --- p.2-3 / Chapter 2.2.2.1 --- Diffusion bonding --- p.2-3 / Chapter 2.2.2.2 --- Deformation processing --- p.2-4 / Chapter 2.2.2.3 --- Powder processing --- p.2-5 / Chapter 2.2.3 --- In situ process --- p.2-6 / Chapter 2.3 --- Applications of metal matrix composites --- p.2-7 / Chapter 2.3.1 --- Aerospace applications --- p.2-7 / Chapter 2.3.2 --- Non-aerospace applications --- p.2-7 / Chapter 2.3.3 --- Filamentary superconductors --- p.2-7 / References --- p.2-9 / Chapter Chapter 3 --- Molybdenum Aluminide / Chapter 3.1 --- Introduction --- p.3-1 / Chapter 3.2 --- Aluminum --- p.3-1 / Chapter 3.3 --- Molybdenum --- p.3_2 / Chapter 3.4 --- Previous research work --- p.3.3 / Chapter 3.5 --- Present research work --- p.3-4 / Chapter 3.6 --- Thesis layout --- p.3-6 / References --- p.3-8 / Figures --- p.3-9 / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Methodology and Instrumentation / Chapter 4.1 --- Introduction --- p.4-1 / Chapter 4.2 --- Powder metallurgy --- p.4-1 / Chapter 4.3 --- Fabrication methods --- p.4-4 / Chapter 4.3.1 --- Sample preparation --- p.4-4 / Chapter 4.3.1.1 --- Intermetallic samples --- p.4-4 / Chapter 4.3.1.2 --- A1 + Al-Mo composite samples --- p.4-5 / Chapter 4.3.2 --- Cold pressing --- p.4-5 / Chapter 4.3.3 --- Sintering --- p.4-5 / Chapter 4.3.4 --- Arc melting --- p.4-6 / Chapter 4.3.5 --- Hot pressing --- p.4-7 / Chapter 4.4 --- Characterization methods --- p.4-8 / Chapter 4.4.1 --- Thermal analysis --- p.4-8 / Chapter 4.4.1.1 --- Differential Thermal Analyzer (DTA) --- p.4-8 / Chapter 4.4.2 --- Mechanical analysis --- p.4-9 / Chapter 4.4.2.1 --- Tensile Tests --- p.4.9 / Chapter 4.4.2.2 --- Vickers´ةHardness Tests --- p.4-10 / Chapter 4.4.2.3 --- Relative density measurement --- p.4-10 / Chapter 4.4.3 --- Structural analysis --- p.4-12 / Chapter 4.4.3.1 --- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) --- p.4-12 / Chapter 4.4.3.2 --- X-Ray powder Diffractometry (XRD) --- p.4-12 / References --- p.4-13 / Figures --- p.4-14 / Chapter Chapter 5 --- Thermal analysis on the reaction mechanism of the Al-Mo system / Chapter 5.1 --- Introduction --- p.5-1 / Chapter 5.2 --- Experimental details --- p.5-2 / Chapter 5.3 --- Results and discussions --- p.5-2 / Chapter 5.3.1 --- "DTA, XRD and SEM analyses of A1 - 57wt% Mo" --- p.5-2 / Chapter (A) --- Temperature < 630°C --- p.5-3 / Chapter (B) --- 630°。C < Temperature < 660°C --- p.5-3 / Chapter (C) --- 660°C < Temperature < 670°。C --- p.5-4 / Chapter (D) --- 670°C < Temperature < 730°C --- p.5-5 / Chapter (E) --- Temperature up to 900°C --- p.5-5 / Chapter (F) --- A brief conclusion --- p.5-6 / Chapter 5.3.2 --- "DTA, XRD and SEM analyses of A1 - 91wt% Mo" --- p.5-6 / Chapter (A) --- Temperature < 630°C --- p.5.7 / Chapter (B) --- 630°。C < Temperature < 660°。C --- p.5-7 / Chapter (C) --- Temperature up to 900°C --- p.5-8 / Chapter 5.4 --- Summary --- p.5-8 / References --- p.5-10 / Tables --- p.5-11 / Figures --- p.5-12 / Chapter Chapter 6 --- Fabrication and characterization of the intermetallic Mo3A18 / Chapter 6.1 --- Introduction --- p.6-1 / Chapter 6.2 --- Experimental details --- p.6-1 / Chapter 6.3 --- Results and discussions --- p.6-2 / Chapter 6.3.1 --- X-ray powder diffraction analysis --- p.6-2 / Chapter 6.3.2 --- Microstructure analysis --- p.6-4 / Chapter 6.3.3 --- "Vickers, hardness measurement" --- p.6-5 / Chapter 6.3.4 --- Relative density measurement --- p.6-7 / Chapter 6.4 --- Summary --- p.6-7 / Figures --- p.6-9 / Chapter Chapter 7 --- Thermal analysis on the formation of the AI-Mo3A18 composites / Chapter 7.1 --- Introduction --- p.7-1 / Chapter 7.2 --- Experimental details --- p.7-2 / Chapter 7.3 --- Results and discussions --- p.7-2 / Chapter 7.3.1 --- DTA and XRD analyses of samples heated up to 700°C --- p.7-3 / Chapter 7.3.2 --- DTA and XRD analyses of samples heated up to 900°C --- p.7-4 / Chapter 7.4 --- Summary --- p.7-6 / Reference --- p.7-7 / Tables --- p.7-8 / Figures --- p.7-9 / Chapter Chapter 8 --- Fabrication and characterization of the A1-Mo3A18 metal matrix composites / Chapter 8.1 --- Introduction --- p.8-1 / Chapter 8.2 --- Experimental details --- p.8-1 / Chapter 8.3 --- Results and discussions --- p.8-2 / Chapter 8.3.1 --- Tensile tests --- p.8-2 / Chapter 8.3.2 --- X-ray powder diffraction analysis --- p.8-5 / Chapter 8.3.3 --- Microstructure analysis --- p.8-6 / Chapter 8.3.4 --- Vickers' hardness measurement --- p.8-7 / Chapter 8.3.5 --- Relative density measurement --- p.8-8 / Chapter 8.4 --- Summary --- p.8-9 / References --- p.8-11 / Figures --- p.8-12 / Chapter Chapter 9 --- Conclusions and future studies / Chapter 9.1 --- Conclusions --- p.9-1 / Chapter 9.2 --- Future studies --- p.9-3

Thesis (M.S. in Mechanical Engineering)--Naval Postgraduate School, September 1990. / Thesis Advisor(s): Dutta, Indranath ; Mitra, Shantanu. "September 1990." Description based on title screen as viewed on December 21, 2009. DTIC Identifier(s): Fatigue (mechanics), thermal fatigue, metal matrix composites, laminates, bending, ultimate strength, fiber reinforced composites, theses. Author(s) subject terms: Aluminum-graphite composite, bend fatigue, thermal fatigue. Includes bibliographical references (p. 64-65). Also available in print.

Thesis (M.S. in Mechanical Engineering)--Naval Postgraduate School, September 1990. / Thesis Advisor(s): Dutta, I. Second Reader: Salinas, David. "September 1990." Description based on title screen as viewed on December 21, 2009. DTIC Identifier(s): Metal matrix composites, Thermal stresses, Residual stress, Stress strain relations, Fiber reinforced composites, Finite element analysis, Mathematical models, Aluminum alloys, Theses, Mechanical properties. Author(s) subject terms: Thermal Stresses, Composites, Finite Element. Includes bibliographical references (p. 57-59). Also available in print.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Oregon State University, 2010. / Printout. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 204-213). Also available on the World Wide Web.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 1999. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 93-100). Available also in a digital version from Dissertation Abstracts.

The effects of systematic variations in the size and volume fraction of reinforcing phase on the mechanical properties of and fracture processes in silicon carbide particlereinforced aluminium matrix composites have been studied. Tensile tests to failure have been performed to determine the mechanical properties of the composites. A simple model has been proposed for this behaviour. The micromechanisms of fracture have been investigated by a combination of fractographic and dynamic techniques. Matched fracture halves have been obtained from the composites and the fracture processes elucidated. Fracture proceeded by a ductile void nucleation, growth and coalescence mechanism. Void nucleation occurred at the reinforcing phase, with a change in nucleation mechanism on varying the micrstructural parameters. A simple critical stress criterion has been proposed for the nucleation process. Support for this proposal has been obtained by the study of sections through the failed tensile specimens. In situ scanning electron microscopy fracture studies have been performed. These revealed void nucleation before the onset of macroscopic cracking. Crack propagation has been shown to occur by the concurrent formation of microcracks ahead of the crack tip and failure of the joining matrix ligaments. The magnitude of matrix deformation has been shown to determine the extent of microcracking. Acoustic emissions have been monitored during tensile straining. Void nucleation events have been recorded from the onset of plastic deformation and continuing throughout the plastic régime until final failure. The suppression of void coalescence by the constaint imposed on matrix flow by rigidly-bonded interfaces has been proposed to account for the extended void growth in materials containing fractured particles. The importance of the local values of the microstructural parameters on the far-field strain at nucleation has been shown.

Thesis (MEng)--University of South Australia, 1996

Thesis (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering--University of Maine, 2008. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 97-103).