METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE BAR ASSEMBLIES

摘要

The present invention provides for metal matrix composite assemblies and methods for preparing such assemblies. Such assemblies may provide a structure, a subassembly of a structure or another assembly, or be used to support other assemblies, materials, or structures. These metal matrix composite assemblies comprise, at least in part, metal matrix composite bars. The metal matrix composite bars are combined to form the assemblies of the present invention by the use of joining connectors. Joining connectors comprise solid materials fabricated such that they are simultaneously attached to at least one metal matrix composite bar and to at least one other joining connector. Such assemblies may encompass cross-bracing, triangular components, and the like, to advantage. Other materials may be utilized in the assemblies of the present invention to further accentuate the beneficial properties of the metal matrix composites.