Introduction; Making Metal Foams; Characterization Methods; Properties of Metal Foams; Design Analysis for Material Selection; Design Formulae for Simple Structures; A Constitutive Model for Metal Foams; Design for Creep with Metal Foams; Sandwich Structures; Energy Management: Packaging and Blast Protection; Sound Absorption and Vibration Suppression; Thermal Management and Heat Transfer; Electrical Properties of Metal Foams; Cutting, Finishing and Joining; Cost Estimation and Viability; Case Studies; Suppliers of Metal Foams; Web Sites; Index.
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Metal foams are at the forefront of technological development for the automotive, aerospace, and other weight-dependent industries. This guide gives information on the advantages metal foams possess, and the applications for which they may prove suitable. It offers a description of metal foams, their manufacture, and their advantages in industry.