Temperature-induced deformation in shape memory alloys

L. C. Brinson*, A. M. Bekker, S. Hwang

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Abstract

In this paper, a macro-scale, phenomenological constitutive model for shape memory alloys is used in conjunction with energy balance equations to study the temperature profile and hence deformation profile seen in SMA wires under specific boundary conditions. The general, fully coupled thermo-mechanical problem is formulated, but analytical solutions are determined only for the decoupled case. Results for two specific boundary value problems are presented here: (1) resistive heating of an SMA wire - initial detwinned martensite leads to strain recovery (contraction) on heating; (2) deformation migration in semi-infinite SMA wire cooled at the boundary - deformation zone propagates and expands as initially austenitic wire transforms to martensite (expansion). In both cases, the region and extent of transformation is identified, indicating the magnitude of actuation obtained. Implications of the modeling for active control of structures are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
EditorsGary L. Anderson, Dimitris C. Lagoudas
PublisherSociety of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
Pages234-244
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)0819417750
StatePublished - Jan 1 1995
EventActive Materials and Smart Structures - College Station, TX, USA
Duration: Oct 10 1994Oct 12 1994

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume2427
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherActive Materials and Smart Structures
CityCollege Station, TX, USA
Period10/10/9410/12/94

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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