Abstract: | Metal matrix composites, polymer composites and reinforced fibres have found selected application in areas that can cost-effectively capitalize on improvements in specific stiffness, specific strength, fatigue resistance, wear resistance, and coefficient of thermal expansion. Further inroads will depend not only on further enhancement of the properties of these materials but also on further reductions in cost for both raw materials as well as part manufacturing. This paper will focus on how MMCs and other new materials have been applied in specific aerospace areas application. |
