A Review on Effect of High Strain Rate on Mechanical Behavior of Al based MMCs

In recent years Metal matrix composites (MMCS) are relatively new range of materials possessing several characteristics that make them useful in situations where low weight, high strength, high stiffness, and an ability to operate at elevated temperatures are required. Aluminum based MMCS exhibit an attractive combination of mechanical and physical properties such as high stiffness and low density, which favours their utilization in many structural applications. The ability to withstand dynamic loading is an important design criteria for many structures in aerospace, automotive, marine and civil engineering applications. Thus, increasing the structural applications of Al MMCS is the driving force for the need to adequately understand its deformation and dynamic behavior under various types of dynamic loading conditions. Kolsky introduced the SHPB technique for dynamic testing of specimens. In this investigation an attempt has been made to provide an extensive literature review on the effect of high strain rate on mechanical behavior of Al MMCS.