CARBON FIBRE REINFORCED ALUMINIUM MATRIX COMPOSITES. A CRITICAL REVIEW

Abstract
The state-of-the-art technology on the carbon fibre reinforced aluminium matrix composites is reviewed. The available raw material, various fabrication techniques along with their effects on the properties of the composites produced and the manufacturing problems encountered are described in detail. General trends are outlined and further research and development work on composites containing pitch base carbon fibres in a matrix of high strength aluminium alloy is recommended.