ISSN:
1573-4803
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract A new stereological method for the estimation of the contiguity (the degree of contact) for the monodispersed system of spherical particles is reported. Since this method is applicable to point-like contacts, the contiguity of ceramic particles can be evaluated in a metal matrix composite in which the contact is assumed to be point. The contiguity is derived from the geometrical calculation of centre-to-centre distance between particles, evaluation of contact, and consideration of the geometrical probability that two particles in contact are cut simultaneously by a test plane. The contiguity can be expressed by either the number of contacts per unit volume or the number of contacts per particle. Applying this method to a model material (Shirasu-balloon/aluminium alloy composite), the interrelations between the change in the contiguity and some physical properties of the material can be accurately explained.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01105126
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