Experimental Analysis of Aluminium Hybrid Material using Analytical and Experimental Method

Mechanical Engineering

Aluminium (Al) is the second-most plentiful element on earth and it became an economic competitor in the engineering applications at the end of the 19th century. The emergence of three important industrial revolutions would, by demanding material characteristics consistent with the unique qualities of Aluminium and its alloys, greatly benefit growth in the production hybrid composite materials. Among the most striking characteristics is its versatility. Aluminium alloys and its composite materials are extensively used as materials in transportation (aerospace and automobiles), engine components and structural applications. Thus it becomes all the more vital to study the tribological characteristics of Aluminium alloys and its composite materials. Addition of Silicon to Aluminium gives high strength to weight ratio, low thermal expansion coefficient, and high wear resistance. Hybrid Composite Materials show improved strength and wear properties as the silicon content is increased beyond eutectic composition. Such properties warrant the use of these materials as structural components in automotive industries. Over the last thirty years composite materials, plastics and ceramics have been the dominant emerging materials. The volume and number of applications of composite materials have grown steadily, penetrating and conquering new markets relentlessly. The composites industry has begun to recognize that the commercial applications of hybrid composites promise to offer much larger business opportunities than the aerospace sector due to the sheer size of transportation industry. Thus the shift of composite applications from aircraft to other commercial uses has become prominent in recent years. The detailed review of the Metal matrix composite is given as follow.

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