This volume presents a materials research agenda for the commercial aircraft and automobile industries for the next two decades. Two case studies are used as a basis for discussion: the 50-mile-per-gallon, 5-passenger sedan and the high-speed civil transport. Also identified are those general materials drivers and the materials research required for each field.

Table of Contents


Front Matter
Executive Summary
Introduction
Automotive and Aircraft Industries
Materials Research Agenda for the Automotive Industry
Materials Research Agenda fr the Civil Aircraft Industry
References
Appendix A: Workshop Attendees
Appendix B: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members