This handbook documents engineering methodologies for the development of standardized, statistically-based material property data for continuous and discontinuous metal matrix composite materials, related to characterization testing, data reduction, and data reporting of properties. Also provided are data summaries for a number of relevant composite material systems for which available data meets specific MIL-HDBK-17 requirements for publication. Additionally, supporting engineering and manufacturing technologies and common practices related to composite materials are summarized. Section I outlines material characterization data development methodology guidelines, and Section II provides guidance on statistical analysis and recommendations for design, modeling, joining, structural reliability, and repair. Section III provides potential design data. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less