Titanium Matrix Composites Mechanical Behavior

A review and summary of advancements related to mechanical behavior and related mechanics issues of titanium matrix composites (TMCs), a class of high-temperature materials useful in the propulsion and airframe components in advanced aerospace systems. After an introduction to TMCs, different authors discuss the following topics: monotonic response, micromechanical theories, fiber-matrix interface, fatigue failure mechanisms, fatigue and thermomechanical fatigue life prediction, creep behavior, fatigue crack growth, notch strength, and micromechanical analysis and modeling. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR