ABSTRACT
The general subject is metallic composites, and this book is on fiberreinforced alloys. The definition of these classes of materials is not straightforward. Metallic composites are normally taken to imply a matrix, based on a metal or an alloy, with inclusions based on ceramics or inorganics; the emphasis in research and in use is on the composite as a (new) structural material. Reinforced alloys are traditionally taken to imply a matrix, based on an alloy, with fibers as strengthening agents, typically with the aim of reducing deformation and thus increasing yield stress and in particular work-hardening rates; the emphasis is thus on the possible improvement of the base alloy, but with retainment of the metal-alloy characteristics.
