Howe, D.; Soper, N. C.
Description:
The purpose of this report is to give the results of
an experimental investigation of the structural properties of
high modulus aluminium alloy.
The tests carried out consisted of tension,
compression, hardness, bending and compression panel
investigations.
It was found that high modulus material is difficult
to form and very prone to cracking on failure.
Thus although the material has a definite structural
application, in view of the forming and cracking problems it is
doubtful whether further development is worthwhile.