scholarly journals Finite Element Simulation of NiTiNb Shape Memory Alloy Pipe-Joint Subjected to Coupled Transformation and Plastic Deformation

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Xiang Chen ◽  
Bin Chen ◽  
Xianghe Peng ◽  
Xiaoqing Jin ◽  
Ying Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Deformation ◽  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Coupling Effect ◽  
Longitudinal Direction ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
Pipe Joint

The assembling process of Ni47Ti44Nb9 alloy pipe joints considering the phase transformation and plasticity was numerically simulated for the first time with a developed constitutive model. The simulated process was based on the experimental material parameters, which were determined with the experimental tensile results of Ni47Ti44Nb9 shape memory alloy (SMA) and steel bars. The results showed that, after assembly, the Mises stress distributed uniformly along the longitudinal direction of the NiTiNb joint, but nonuniformly along the radial direction. The maximum σeq does not appear at the inner wall of the joints due to the coupling effect of the plastic deformation and the recoverable transformation. The contact pressure distributed uniformly along the circumferential direction, but nonuniformly along the longitudinal direction. The sizes of the SMA joint and the pipe should be properly matched to ensure contact during the stage of the rapid reverse phase transformation to obtain stable connection performance. The pull-out force was also computed, and the results were in good agreement with the experimental results. The results obtained can provide available information for the optimization of the design parameters of the high-performance SMA pipe-joint, such as inner diameter and assembly clearance.

Control of Wave Propagation in Periodic Composite Rods Using Shape Memory Inserts

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Ruzzene ◽  
A. Baz
Keyword(s):  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Longitudinal Wave ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Impedance Mismatch ◽  
Periodic Composite ◽  
Longitudinal Wave Propagation

Abstract Longitudinal wave propagation is controlled using shape memory inserts placed periodically along rods. The inserts act as sources of impedance mismatch with tunable characteristics. Such characteristics are attributed to the unique behavior of the shape memory alloy whereby the elastic modulus of the inserts can be varied up to three times as the alloy undergoes a phase transformation from martensite to austenite. With such controllable capability, the inserts can introduce the proper impedance mismatch necessary to impede the wave propagation along the rods. An analytical model is presented to study the attenuation capabilities of the composite rods and to determine the influence of the various design parameters of the inserts that can control the width of the pass and stop-bands. The numerical results demonstrate the potential of shape memory alloys in controlling the dynamics of wave propagation in rods. Furthermore, the obtained results provide a guideline for designing inserts that are capable of filtering out selected excitation frequencies through proper adjustment of the geometry of the inserts as well as their activation strategies.

The R-Phase Transformation in the Ti-Ni Shape Memory Alloy and its Application

1996 ◽  
Vol 459 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Ohkata ◽  
H. Tamura
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Cold Water ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Cyclic Performance ◽  
Long Cycle Life ◽  
Material Characteristics ◽  
Linear Characteristic ◽  
New Type

ABSTRACTWe discuss a comprehensive design approach of Ti-Ni alloy coil springs and introduce a new application of the R-phase transformation. In order to attain high cyclic performance, one must understand the two relationships between design parameters and material characteristics and between material characteristics and cyclic performance. Metallurgical parameters and coil spring dimensions play an important role as design parameters in the former relationship. High cyclic performance of an actuator is closely related to the suppression of the monoclinic martensite. Transformation temperatures and their stress dependence is of primary importance as material characteristics in the latter relationship. A thermostatic mixing valve, which is the latest application of the R-phase transformation in Japan is then discussed as a new type of a shape memory alloy actuator. The R-phase transformation is employed to achieve not only a long cycle life but a linear operation with the set temperature to continuously control the mixing ratio of hot and cold water. This is achieved by changing the total length of the two-way actuator in a linear manner with the set temperature. The linear characteristic is satisfied between 35–50°C by optimizing thermomechanical treatment and the dimensions of Ti-Ni and biasing coil springs.

scholarly journals Molecular Dynamics Investigation of the Influence of Voids on the Impact Mechanical Behavior of NiTi Shape-Memory Alloy

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 4020
Author(s):  
Zhenwei Wu ◽  
Xiang Chen ◽  
Tao Fu ◽  
Hengwei Zheng ◽  
Yang Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Shock Wave ◽  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Plastic Deformation ◽  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shock Waves ◽  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Wave Front ◽  
Niti Sma

To date, research on the physical and mechanical behavior of nickel-titanium shape-memory alloy (NiTi SMA) has focused on the macroscopic physical properties, equation of state, strength constitution, phase transition induced by temperature and stress under static load, etc. The behavior of a NiTi SMA under high-strain-rate impact and the influence of voids have not been reported. In this present work, the behavior evolution of (100) single-crystal NiTi SMA and the influencing characteristics of voids under a shock wave of 1.2 km/s are studied by large-scale molecular dynamics calculation. The results show that only a small amount of B2 austenite is transformed into B19’ martensite when the NiTi sample does not pass through the void during impact compression, whereas when the shock wave passes through the hole, a large amount of martensite phase transformation and plastic deformation is induced around the hole; the existence of phase transformation and phase-transformation-induced plastic deformation greatly consumes the energy of the shock wave, thus making the width of the wave front in the subsequent propagation process wider and the peak of the foremost wave peak reduced. In addition, the existence of holes disrupts the orderly propagation of shock waves, changes the shock wave front from a plane to a concave surface, and reduces the propagation speed of shock waves. The calculation results show that the presence of pores in a porous NiTi SMA leads to significant martensitic phase transformation and plastic deformation induced by phase transformation, which has a significant buffering effect on shock waves. The results of this study provide great guidance for expanding the application of NiTi SMA in the field of shock.

scholarly journals Study on the Physical Properties of Split-type Iron Base Shape Memory Alloy Pipe Joint

2021 ◽  
Vol 2083 (2) ◽  
pp. 022072
Author(s):  
Yun Tian ◽  
Qi Yao ◽  
Dong Jiang ◽  
Yanni Xiao ◽  
Licheng Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Pipeline System ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
Pressure Pipeline ◽  
Pipe Joints ◽  
Iron Based ◽  
Pulling Force ◽  
Pipe Joint

Abstract Aiming at the leakage phenomenon of pipeline system due to corrosion and other reasons, a split type iron-based shape memory alloy pipe joint based on the button bond connection was designed for repair. This split-type pipe joint can be used for quick in-situ maintenance of pipelines without cutting off pipelines or stopping transmission without pressure relief. It is especially suitable for intensive pipeline maintenance and online emergency maintenance. In order to study the connection performance of the split iron-based shape memory alloy pipe joint, this paper took the Fe17Mn4Si10Cr4Ni alloy pipe joint as the research object, and carried out pressure sealing and pull-out experiments respectively on the integral pipe joint and the split pipe joint which had not been carried out and had been subjected to one heat and mechanical training. The results showed that, compared with the integral pipe joint, the pressure seal value of the split pipe joint decreased by 40% to 20MPa and the pulling force decreased by 48.9% without heat-mechanical training. However, after 1 time of thermal-mechanical training, the pressure sealing value of the split-type pipe joint decreased by 12.5% to 32MPa and the pulling force decreased by 21.2% compared with the integral pipe joint. It can be seen that thermal-mechanical training can significantly improve the joint performance of split pipe joints, and the split pipe joint can meet the requirements of medium and low pressure pipeline connection and maintenance.

Control of Wave Propagation in Periodic Composite Rods Using Shape Memory Inserts

1999 ◽  
Vol 122 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Ruzzene ◽  
A. Baz
Keyword(s):  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Longitudinal Wave ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Impedance Mismatch ◽  
Periodic Composite ◽  
Longitudinal Wave Propagation

Longitudinal wave propagation is controlled using shape memory inserts placed periodically along rods. The inserts act as sources of impedance mismatch with tunable characteristics. Such characteristics are attributed to the unique behavior of the shape memory alloy whereby the elastic modulus of the inserts can be varied up to three times as the alloy undergoes a phase transformation from martensite to austenite. With such controllable capability, the inserts can introduce the proper impedance mismatch necessary to impede the wave propagation along the rods. An analytical model is presented to study the attenuation capabilities of the composite rods and to determine the influence of the various design parameters of the inserts that can control the width of the pass and stop-bands. The numerical results demonstrate the potential of shape memory alloys in controlling the dynamics of wave propagation in rods. Furthermore, the obtained results provide a guideline for designing inserts that are capable of filtering out selected excitation frequencies through proper adjustment of the geometry of the inserts as well as their activation strategies. [S0739-3717(00)00102-1]

scholarly journals One-Dimensional Constitutive Model of Shape Memory Alloy with an Empirical Kinetics Equation

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Li ◽  
Qingbin Li ◽  
Fan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Deformation ◽  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Constitutive Model ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Uniaxial Tension ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Kinetics Equation ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Niti Sma

Characteristics of NiTi shape memory alloy (SMA) and its constitutive model with an empirical kinetics equation were investigated in this paper. Firstly, the transformation characters of the NiTi SMA were obtained through a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis technology, and the properties during incomplete and discontinuous transformation process and the effects of plastic deformation on the transformation were studied. The uniaxial tension, SME, and constrained recovery process of NiTi SMA were examined through an improved 10KN universal material testing machine. Experimental results indicated that the phase transformation characters and the mechanical properties could be affected by the loading process considerably, and the plastic deformation should be taken into account. To simulate the characteristics of NiTi SMA more effectively, a one-dimensional constitutive model derived from the internal variable approach with the consideration of the plastic deformation was constructed based on the DSC and the uniaxial tension experimental results, and a new simple empirical kinetics equation was presented, with the transformation temperature parameters redefined according to the DSC experiment evidence. Comparison between the numerical and experimental results indicated that this constitutive model could simulate the phase transformation characters, the uniaxial tension, SME, and the constrained recovery behavior of NiTi SMA well.

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