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Fracture Views: 808 Downloads: 806 Vol. 16, No. 62 (2022) September 22, 2022 pp. 426-438

Mechanical characterization and analysis of tensile fracture modes of ultrasonically stir cast Al6082 composites reinforced with Cu powder premixed Metakaolin particles

Renjin J Bright, P. Hariharasakthisudhan

The major drawback observed in the ceramic particles reinforced aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) is the reduction of ductility. Incorporating fine metallic particles along with the ceramic reinforcements in the aluminium matrix tends to…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.62.29Copy the DOI link

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Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Views: 870 Downloads: 850 Vol. 17, No. 65 (2023) June 22, 2023

Microstructure Characterization, Mechanical and Wear Behavior of Silicon Carbide and Neem Leaf Powder Reinforced AL7075 Alloy hybrid MMC’s.

Gururaj Hatti, Avinash Lakshmikanthan, G. J. Naveen

The demanding material quality criteria in the automotive and aerospace industries have recently had an impact on the development of lightweight aluminium alloys. The choice and application of metal-matrix composites as structural…

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 639 Downloads: 294 Vol. 19, No. 74 (2025) July 3, 2025 pp. 1-19

Optimizing mechanical properties of AA7075 Metal Matrix Composites reinforced with TiB2 and ZrO2 particulates

Nagaraj S. Dhongade, Vinod Kumar V. Meti, I. G. Siddhalingeshwar, G. U. Raju, M. A. Umarfarooq, N.R. Banapurmath, Ashok M. Sajjan, Vinayak S. Uppin, Balbir Singh

Hybrid metal matrix composites (MMCs), recognized for their superior strength-to-weight ratios and synergistic property enhancements, are emerging as advanced materials capable of mitigating the inherent limitations observed in…

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Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Views: 1,036 Downloads: 790 Vol. 16, No. 60 (2022) March 25, 2022 pp. 229-242

Synthesis and Characterization of Fe2O3 Nanoparticles Reinforced to Recycled Industrial Aluminium Scrap & Waste Aluminium Beverage Cans for Preparing Metal Matrix Nanocomposites

Ganesh R. Chate, Raviraj M. Kulkarni, Manjunath Patel Gowdru Chandrashekarappa, Avinash Lakshmikanthan, H.M. Harsha, Simran Tophakhane, Nazafali Shaikh, Suman Kongi, Pouravi Iranavar

Increased material demand in all sectors is primarily due to exponential growth in population to fulfill human needs and comforts. Recycling of collected aluminium beverage cans and Al 6061 alloy scraps from industries ensures energy…

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 373 Downloads: 219 Vol. 20, No. 76 (2026) January 10, 2026 pp. 67-81

Effect of B₄C variation on the mechanical, fractographic and tribological performance of hybrid composites Al7075/Gr/ZrO₂

R. Sampath Kumar, H. C. Chittappa, Praveena Bindiganavile Anand, Manjunath Vatnalmath, Madeva Nagaral

The current study focuses on the influence of varying levels of boron-carbide (B₄C) particles on mechanical and tribological characteristics of Al7075 hybrid composites that are strengthened by fixed percentages of graphite (Gr) and…

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Miscellanea Views: 1,158 Downloads: 561 Vol. 9, No. 33 (2015) June 19, 2015 pp. pages 134-142

Damage evolution in freeze cast metal/ceramic composites exhibiting lamellar microstructures

C. Simpson, P.J. Withers, T. Lowe, S. Roy, A. Wanner

The damage evolution in a single domain aluminium/alumina freeze-cast composite has been examined using 3D X-ray computed tomography (CT). A single domain was extracted and loaded incrementally at an orientation of 45° to the lamellae…

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Advanced Manufacturing and Surface Treatment Views: 820 Downloads: 619 Vol. 17, No. 66 (2023) September 27, 2023 pp. 261-272

Investigation of Impact Energy Absorption of AA6061 and Composites: Role of Post-Aging Cooling Methods

G.V. Krishna Reddy, B. K. Naveen Kumar, G. Hareesha, A. M. Rajesh, Saleemsab Doddamani

Al6061 and its composites are widely employed in applications requiring high strength and impact resistance. Heat treatment, particularly ageing, is a well-established method for enhancing the mechanical properties of these composites.…

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 409 Downloads: 262 Vol. 20, No. 75 (2026) November 6, 2025 pp. 281-296

Effect of pearlite nanoclay reinforcements on the mechanical and tribological behaviour of AA7076 metal nanocomposites

G. U. Raju, Vinod Kumar V. Meti, Amitkumar R. Nadugeri, I.G. Siddhalingeshwar, M. A. Umarfarooq, N.R. Banapurmath, Ashok M. Sajjan, B. H. Maruthi Prashanth

Aluminium alloy composites are extensively utilised in the aerospace, automobile, and marine industries due to their lightweight structure and high strength-to-density ratio. However, there remains significant potential to further improve…

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Fractography and Advanced metallography Views: 1,235 Downloads: 751 Vol. 16, No. 62 (2022) September 22, 2022 pp. 168-179

Mechanical Behaviour and Fractured Surface Analysis of Bauxite Residue and Graphite Reinforced Aluminium Hybrid Composites

K. C. Anil, J. Kumaraswamy, Mahadeva Reddy, Bhograj Prakash

Composite materials application areas have gradually grown, allowing them to reach and conquer new markets from consumer products to specialized niche applications, advanced composite materials make up a significant portion of the…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.62.12Copy the DOI link

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Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Views: 1,333 Downloads: 759 Vol. 16, No. 61 (2022) June 19, 2022 pp. 510-518

The influence of sustainable reinforcing particulates on the density, hardness and corrosion resistance of AA 6063 matrix composites

Ndudim Ononiwu, Chigbogu Ozoegwu, Jacobs Ifeanyi, Victor Nwachukwu, Esther Akinlabi

The need for the fabrication of sustainable aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) is being sought after as practical alternatives to conventional metals and their alloys. This study was undertaken to investigate the effect of sustainable…

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Fracture Views: 1,783 Downloads: 985 Vol. 17, No. 63 (2023) December 21, 2022 pp. 122-133

Influence of Quenching Agents on Mechanical, Wear, and Fracture Characteristics of Al2O3 / MoS2 Reinforced Al-6061 Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite (MMCs)

K. R. Suchendra, M. Sreenivasa Reddy, M. Ravikumar

Aluminium (Al) based composites enhance the mechanical and wear behavior by heat treatment. The quenching factors like cooling agent, cooling rate and temperature of cooling are expected to influence the hardness, tensile, and wear…

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Fatigue and Fracture of metallic alloys Views: 745 Downloads: 336 Vol. 19, No. 71 (2025) October 6, 2024 pp. 11-21

Indentation Fracture Toughness of Aluminium-Graphite Composites: Influence of Nano-particles

Ibrahim Alqahtani, B. Niyaz Ahmed, E. Ashoka, A. M. Rajesh, P. B. Bharath, Doddamani Saleemsab

In the field of composite materials, extensive research has been undertaken on aluminum-graphite composites. However, a research gap has been identified regarding the specific influence of nano-sized graphite particles on their fracture…

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Miscellanea Views: 1,299 Downloads: 1,098 Vol. 16, No. 62 (2022) September 22, 2022 pp. 134-149

Fabrication, Mechanical and Wear Properties of Aluminum (Al6061)-Silicon Carbide-Graphite Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites

Shivakumar Gouda, G. B. Veeresh Kumar, R. Pramod, N. D. Prasanna, H. S. Balasubramanya, S. M. Aradhya

In recent times, the use of aluminum alloy-based Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites (HMMCs) is being increased in aerospace and automotive applications. HMMCs compensate for the low desirable properties of each filler used. However, the…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.62.10Copy the DOI link

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Fractography and Advanced metallography Views: 1,830 Downloads: 1,061 Vol. 17, No. 63 (2023) December 21, 2022 pp. 289-300

Mechanical, Wear, and Fracture Behavior of Titanium Diboride (TiB2) - Cerium Oxide (CeO2) Reinforced Al-6061 Hot-rolled Hybrid Composites

S. R. Sreenivasa Iyengar, D. Sethuramu, M. Ravikumar

Development of aluminium composites by stircasting technique is an effective method for fabrication of better quality of MMCs. Stircasting technique is one of the most commonly accepted techniques. In this research work, Al6061 / TiB₂+CeO₂…

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Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Views: 1,078 Downloads: 672 Vol. 15, No. 56 (2021) March 28, 2021 pp. 160-170

Investigations on tensile fractography and wear characteristics of Al7075-Al2O3-SiC Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites routed through liquid metallurgical techniques

M. Ravikumar, R. Suresh, H. N. Reddappa, Y. S. Ram Mohan, C. R. Nagaraja, E. R. Babu

The Al₂O₃-SiC reinforced Al7075 Metal Matrix Composite (MMCs) is fabricated through liquid metallurgical technique. Ceramic particulates were amalgamated into aluminium alloy to achieve improved mechanical properties and wear resistance.…

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Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Views: 1,051 Downloads: 792 Vol. 15, No. 58 (2021) September 25, 2021 pp. 166-178

Study on Micro - Nano Sized Al2O3 Particles on Mechanical, Wear and Fracture Behavior of Al7075 Metal Matrix Composites

M. Ravikumar, H. N. Reddappa, R. Suresh, E. R. Babu, C. R. Nagaraja

Having Low density and being Light weight with better mechanical properties, aluminum is the most significant material and is universally used in highly critical applications like navy, aerospace and particularly automotive activities.…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.58.12Copy the DOI link

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Fractography and Advanced metallography Views: 891 Downloads: 750 Vol. 17, No. 65 (2023) June 22, 2023 pp. 178-193

Study on Micro-structure, Hardness and Optimization of Wear Characteristics of Al6061/TiB2/CeO2 Hotrolled MMCs using Taguchi Method

S. R. Sreenivasa Iyengar, D. Sethuramu, M. Ravikumar

Aluminium composites are extensively used in several industrial applications. The production of Metal Matrix Composite (MMCs) with varying wt. % of reinforcement/s leads to enhancement of wear and mechanical behavior. In the present work…

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