Metallic laminates for engine applications

Laminated metal composites consist of alternating metal (or metal matrix composite) layers that are bonded together. This paper reviews the processing of these materials and the properties relevant to engine applications. These properties include strength, toughness and damping capacity. Laminates can have very attractive properties relative to other structural materials for weight critical applications requiring high stiffness, strength and fracture toughness. The structure-property correlations that determine these properties are described.