Design of Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

1992 ◽  
Vol 114 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Liang ◽  
C. A. Rogers
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Analysis ◽  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Constitutive Relations ◽  
Design Approach ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Design Case ◽  
The One ◽  
Transient Thermal ◽  
Capacitance Transient

This paper describes the design of shape memory alloy force and displacement actuators based upon the thermomechanical constitutive relations previously developed by the authors. Numerical simulations and design case studies are presented which show the utility and advantages of this method over design methods currently being used. The types of actuators described and analyzed include bias spring actuators, differential force actuators, and their hybrid systems. The design approach includes coupling between the one-dimensional thermomechanical constitutive relations and a lumped capacitance transient thermal analysis. The design approach described herein will provide a practical and convenient method for use in the design of shape memory alloy actuators.

scholarly journals An analytical model for crack monitoring of the shape memory alloy intelligent concrete

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bingfei Liu ◽  
Qingfei Wang ◽  
Kai Yin ◽  
Liwen Wang
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Constitutive Model ◽  
Shape Memory Alloys ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Monitoring Model ◽  
Crack Monitoring ◽  
The One

A theoretical model for the crack monitoring of the shape memory alloy intelligent concrete is presented in this work. The mechanical properties of shape memory alloy materials are first given by the experimental test. The one-dimensional constitutive model of the shape memory alloys is reviewed by degenerating from a three-dimensional model, and the behaviors of the shape memory alloys under different working conditions are then discussed. By combining the electrical resistivity model and the one-dimensional shape memory alloy constitutive model, the crack monitoring model of the shape memory alloy intelligent concrete is given, and the relationships between the crack width of the concrete and the electrical resistance variation of the shape memory alloy materials for different crack monitoring processes of shape memory alloy intelligent concrete are finally presented. The numerical results of the present model are compared with the published experimental data to verify the correctness of the model.

Effects of Aging on the Microstructure and Phase Transformation Behavior of Cu-Al-Mn Shape Memory Alloy

2021 ◽  
Vol 882 ◽  
pp. 21-27
Author(s):  
Seyed Veghar Seyedmohammadi ◽  
Amin Radi ◽  
Guney Guven Yapici
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Dsc Measurements ◽  
Peak Aged Condition ◽  
Peak Aged ◽  
Rolled Condition ◽  
The One ◽  
Effects Of Aging

In the present work, the effects of artificial aging treatment on the transformation temperatures and hardness of Cu-Al-Mn shape memory alloy have been investigated. The aging processes have been performed on the one-time re-melted and 90% rolled samples. Differential scanning calorimetry reveals that reverse transformation is present for the re-melted sample which is aged at 400°C. However, in 90% rolled condition, this transformation takes place at 200°C and 300°C. Hardness examination shows that the aged specimens possess higher values in hardness in comparison to un-aged samples at all studied temperatures. Although, the peak-aged condition was demonstrated at 300°C for the re-melted sample, the rolled sample displayed increased hardness levels up to 500°C. Based on the DSC measurements and microstructural observations, it can be asserted that the thermo-mechanical processing including rolling plus aging at 300°C provides favorable transformation characteristics for shape memory behavior.

Shape memory alloy–actuated prestressed composites with application to morphing automotive fender skirts

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 479-494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Venkata Siva C Chillara ◽  
Leon M Headings ◽  
Ryohei Tsuruta ◽  
Eiji Itakura ◽  
Umesh Gandhi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory Alloys ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Smart Materials ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Smart Composite ◽  
Thermally Induced ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Flat Shape

This work presents smart laminated composites that enable morphing vehicle structures. Morphing panels can be effective for drag reduction, for example, adaptive fender skirts. Mechanical prestress provides tailored curvature in composites without the drawbacks of thermally induced residual stress. When driven by smart materials such as shape memory alloys, mechanically-prestressed composites can serve as building blocks for morphing structures. An analytical energy-based model is presented to calculate the curved shape of a composite as a function of force applied by an embedded actuator. Shape transition is modeled by providing the actuation force as an input to a one-dimensional thermomechanical constitutive model of a shape memory alloy wire. A design procedure, based on the analytical model, is presented for morphing fender skirts comprising radially configured smart composite elements. A half-scale fender skirt for a compact passenger car is designed, fabricated, and tested. The demonstrator has a domed unactuated shape and morphs to a flat shape when actuated using shape memory alloys. Rapid actuation is demonstrated by coupling shape memory alloys with integrated quick-release latches; the latches reduce actuation time by 95%. The demonstrator is 62% lighter than an equivalent dome-shaped steel fender skirt.

scholarly journals On a one-dimensional shape-memory alloy model in its fast-temperature-activation limit

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toyohiko Aiki ◽  
◽  
Martijn Anthonissen ◽  
Adrian Muntean ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Dimensional Shape ◽  
Temperature Activation

Analytical solution for twinning deformation effect of pre-strained shape memory effect beam-columns

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (14) ◽  
pp. 2147-2165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Ostadrahimi ◽  
Fathollah Taheri-Behrooz
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Analytical Solution ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Bending Stress ◽  
Deformation Effect ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Beam Columns ◽  
Analytical Expressions ◽  
Good Agreement

In this article, an analytical solution is presented for twinning deformation effect of a prismatic shape memory alloy beam-column. To this end, a reduced one-dimensional Souza model is employed to study the bending stress of a pre-strained shape memory alloy beam-column at low temperatures. Analytical expressions for bending stress as well as polynomial approximations for deflection are obtained. Derived equations for bending problem are employed to analyze twinning deformation effect of shape memory alloy beam-columns with rectangular and circular cross sections. Furthermore, the distance of zero-stress fiber from the center line during loading is studied. The results of this work show good agreement when compared with experimental data and finite element results.

Optimal Control for Shape Memory Alloys of the One-Dimensional Frémond Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (12) ◽  
pp. 1421-1471
Author(s):  
Pierluigi Colli ◽  
M. Hassan Farshbaf-Shaker ◽  
Ken Shirakawa ◽  
Noriaki Yamazaki
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Control ◽  
Shape Memory Alloys ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
The One

NiTi Shape Memory Alloy Used for Multiple-Resetting Actuator for Fire Protection

2017 ◽  
Vol 907 ◽  
pp. 8-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucian Burlacu ◽  
Nicanor Cimpoeşu ◽  
Nicoleta Monica Lohan ◽  
Leandru Gheorghe Bujoreanu
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Analysis ◽  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Fire Protection ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Parent Phase ◽  
Niti Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Protection Systems ◽  
Executive Elements

The paper introduces the possibility to replace the “wet alloy”, used for sprinkler-triggering within automatic fire protection systems, with a shape memory alloy (SMA) type. The idea of the present application is based on the thermoelastic reversible martensitic transformation, governing SMA functioning, which has completely reversible character, and enables the occurrence of two-way shape memory effect (TWSME) after the application of a thermomechanical treatment called “training”. For this purpose a commercial NiTi rod, which was martensitic at room temperature, was subjected to thermal analysis tests, performed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and dilatometry. Martensite (M) reversion to parent phase (A), during heating, was emphasized by an endothermic peak on the DSC thermogram and by a length shrinkage, on the dilatogram. The capacity to develop TWSME was revealed by the change in displacement-temperature variation, with increasing the number of training cycles. This stabilized fully reversible behavior recommends NiTi rods as executive elements of a new concept of resettable sprinkler for fire protection.

Experimental Study on the Magnetic Characteristics of Magnetic Shape Memory Alloy Materials

2013 ◽  
Vol 446-447 ◽  
pp. 230-234
Author(s):  
Tao Li ◽  
She Liang Wang ◽  
Tao Yang ◽  
Guang Yuan Weng
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Constitutive Relations ◽  
Memory Function ◽  
Magnetic Characteristics ◽  
Magnetic Shape Memory ◽  
Magnetic Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Magnetic Induction Intensity

With shape memory function of new smart material, the magnetic control properties of magnetic shape memory alloy could be used to fabricate intelligent actuators for vibration control of structures. In order to study its magnetic properties, this text selected Ni53Mn25Ga22 as the material for the research and development of actuator drive, And two MSMA test specimens were prepared for the experimental study under the coupled action of the temperature, preload pressure and magnetic field. The results showed that the strain of MSMA induced by magnetic field decreased with the increase of the preload pressure at constant magnetic field. The deformation performance was best when the magnetic induction intensity was about 0.5T. And the constitutive relations were fitted for the actuator production to lay the foundation for later.

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