Module 5 :
Lecture 24 : Material Selection using Ashby Method
 

 

Example of Material Attributes

  • 1000 series: Pure Al >99%, Ductile Elect Conductor, Foil
  • 2000 series: Al+Cu(4%), Strong - Aircraft Skin, Rivet
  • 3000 series: Al+Mn(1%), Corrosion Resistant - Roofing Sheet, Cooking Pan
  • 5000 series: Al+Mg(3%) , Strong - Pressure Vessels
  • 6000 series Al+Mg(.5%)+Si(.5%): Age hardening, window frame
  • 7000 series: Al+Zn(6%), strong, age- hardening, Spars
  • Al-Li (3%) alloys: Strong, very light, Aircraft Skin

O - annealed, H-strain hardened