The study of fatigue under high loading rates is of great interest in the complete characterization of a new series of composites with Al-Cu-Mg matrix reinforced with AlB2 dispersoids. Homogeneous and functionally graded ...

In the present research, atomic force microscopy (AFM) was used to characterize fracture surfaces of the AF1410, ultra-high strength steel, and a high strength AA7075-T6 aluminum alloy. Both materials are used by the U.S. ...

The tribological properties of a series of aluminum matrix composites reinforced with AlB2 particles developed for machinery parts intended for aerospace and automotive applications were evaluated. This thesis encompasses ...

The present work studies the effect of directional and rapid solidification on the distributions of borides reinforcements and mechanical properties of Al-B-Cu composites. To analyze the influence of these two manufacturing ...

The present study involves a novel method to synthesize under vacuum (AlMg)B2 – aluminum based composites. Incorporation of MgB2 into aluminum is a complex process because of the lack of wettability between both components. ...

Aluminum alloys containing 2 and 4 wt.% copper reinforced with aluminum borides were successfully fabricated by squeeze casting employing squeezing pressures up to 62 MPa. The distribution of reinforcements in the composites ...

A novel aluminum matrix composite reinforced with ceramic particles of AlB2 obtained through a cast process at temperatures below 800°C using commercial alloys of aluminum-boron (5 wt%. B) and aluminum-copper (33.2 wt%. ...

In this research, centrifugal casting has been used to investigate the influence of casting parameters and chemical composition on the manufacturing of functionally graded Al-2 wt. %B-6 wt. %Mg and Al-2 wt. %B-6 wt. %Cu ...

Functionally graded advanced composite materials contain reinforcement particles whose volume fraction varies continuously thereby bearing a non-uniform microstructure with continuously changing properties. Aluminum-based ...