Overview

This book covers recent developments and current status of various materials, designs, and manufacturing practices which together contribute towards weight reduction of systems used in defense, aerospace, and automotive sectors.

Topics Covered

The topics covered in the volume range from new manufacturing methods such as additive manufacturing, intermetallics, aluminum-based solutions, near net-shaped processes, ultra-light weight metal foam and honeycomb based sandwich structures, advanced high strength steels, magnesium alloy castings and carbon fiber composites.

Additional Content

It also talks about specific manufacturing and characterization techniques, property variability and reliability of light weight components.

Intended Audience

This volume will be useful to researchers, professionals, and students working in the fields of aerospace, transportation and defense.