Pseudoelastic Behavior of Boron-Doped $$\beta_{1}$$-Type Cu-Al-Be Shape Memory Alloys

Author(s):  
T. Kalinga ◽  
S. M. Murigendrappa ◽  
S. Kattimani
2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel J. Fernandes ◽  
Rafael V. Peres ◽  
Alvaro M. Mendes ◽  
Carlos N. Elias

Nickel-titanium (NiTi) shape-memory alloys (SMAs) have been used in the manufacture of orthodontic wires due to their shape memory properties, super-elasticity, high ductility, and resistance to corrosion. SMAs have greater strength and lower modulus of elasticity when compared with stainless steel alloys. The pseudoelastic behavior of NiTi wires means that on unloading they return to their original shape by delivering light continuous forces over a wider range of deformation which is claimed to allow dental displacements. The aim of this paper is to discuss the physical, metallurgical, and mechanical properties of NiTi used in Orthodontics in order to analyze the shape memory properties, super-elasticity, and thermomechanical characteristics of SMA.


2015 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 04005 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. La Roca ◽  
J. Medina ◽  
C.E. Sobrero ◽  
M. Avalos ◽  
J.A. Malarria ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Mohammad Sattari ◽  
Hossein Ashtari Esfahani ◽  
Mahmoud Kadkhodaei ◽  
Saleh Akbarzadeh

Shape memory alloys (SMA) are nowadays widely used in different industries. The two extraordinary behaviors of superelasticity and shape memory effect make these alloys a super wear-resistant material. In a range of SMA applications, contact between adjacent surfaces occurs. In this research, a formerly-developed contact model, which individually considers each asperity, is extended to cases where superelastic shape memory alloys are used. Since constitutive equations of SMAs are based on stress and strain, to establish a relationship between classical contact models and the main arguments of these constitutive equations, a representative strain based on the pseudoelastic behavior of SMAs was defined. Experiments were conducted to verify the model’s predictions. In these experiments, a NiTi wire was pressed against a Steel plate; then, the measured penetration in the test and the values predicted by the contact model were compared. The reported results show an acceptable agreement between theory and experiment.


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