The active buckling control of laminated composite beams with embedded shape memory alloy wires

In this paper, the results of an experimental analysis on the active buckling control behaviour of a laminated composite beam with embedded shape memory alloy (SMA) wires are presented. For the purpose of enhancing the critical buckling load, active buckling control was investigated through the use of the reaction time associated with the shape recovery force of SMA wires. An increased critical buckling load and altered deflection shape due to the effects of activation of embedded SMA wires are represented qualitatively and quantitatively on the load–deflection behaviour records. The results obtained from this active buckling control test confirm that the buckling resistance in a composite beam with embedded SMA wires can be increased by the use of an activation force of the embedded SMA wires. Based on our experimental analysis, a new formula for the behaviour control of active buckling in a laminated composite beam with embedded SMA wires is also suggested.     

Vibration characteristics of laminated composite plates with embedded shape memory alloys

Shape memory alloy (SMA) is commercially available for a variety of actuator and damping materials. Recently, SMA wires have also become commercially available for the design of smart composite structures because SMA wires with a small diameter can be easily produced. In this work, two types of SMA-based composites are presented for investigating the vibration characteristics. First, laminated composite plates containing unidirectional fine SMA wires are fabricated. By measuring the vibration mode of a clamped cantilever, the influence of both SMA arrangement and temperature on the vibration characteristics is made clear. Next, laminated composite plates with embedded woven SMA layer are fabricated. The stiffness tuning capability is evaluated by impact vibration tests with different temperatures. It is found that the stiffness tuning capability may be improved by increasing the volume fraction of SMAs and by controlling accurately the internal stress according to the phase transformation temperature of SMAs from martensite to austenite. The theoretical prediction on the natural frequency considering the SMAs behavior and laminated structures is proposed and their results agree reasonably with experimental ones.     

Experimental investigation on the debonding strength in shape memory alloy wire reinforced polymers

The interfacial shear strength between the shape memory alloy (SMA) wire and epoxy matrix was evaluated experimentally using a single wire pull-out test. Moreover, the effect of pre-strain in SMA wires on the interfacial behavior was studied by pre-straining the SMA wires to 2% and 4% pre-strains. Experiments were conducted in both martensite and austenite phases of SMA. Results showed that pre-straining SMA wire in the martensite phase caused enhancement in interfacial shear strength due to recovery force generation. Further, 9.7% and 33% improvements in the interfacial shear strength were achieved at 2% and 4% of SMA pre-strain, respectively. However, the enhancement of interface behavior did not occur, when the SMA wires were subjected to pre-strain in the austenite phase.     

Nonlinear free vibration analysis of thermally post-buckled composite spherical shell panel

In this article, nonlinear free vibration behaviour of thermally post-buckled laminated composite spherical shallow shell panel is analyzed. The nonlinearity in geometry of the shell panel is considered in Green–Lagrange sense and the mathematical model is developed based on higher order shear deformation theory (HSDT). System of governing differential equations are derived using Hamilton’s principle. A direct iterative method in conjunction with nonlinear finite element approach is used to solve the system of equations. Effects of various geometries and material properties on the nonlinear free vibration frequencies are examined in detail and discussed. Results are obtained using the present model and are compared with those available in literature. The difference between the results speaks the necessity and the requirement of the present model for the prediction of actual nonlinear characteristics of the laminated structures having severe nonlinearity in thermal environment.     

Nonlinear free vibration analysis of laminated composite shells in hygrothermal environments

The nonlinear free vibration behaviour of laminated composite shells subjected to hygrothermal environments is investigated using the finite element method. The present finite element formulation considers doubly curved shells, and the Green–Lagrange type nonlinear strains are incorporated into the first-order shear deformation theory. The analysis is carried out using quadratic eight-noded isoparametric elements. The validity of the model is demonstrated by comparing the present results with the solutions available in the literature. A parametric study is carried out varying the curvature ratios and side to thickness ratios of composite cylindrical shell, spherical shell and hyperbolic paraboloid shell panels with simply supported boundary conditions.     

形状记忆合金纤维正交各向异性层合矩形板的非线性弯曲振动

研究了形状记忆合金(SMA)纤维混杂复合材料大挠度层合板的非线性自由与受迫振动特性。基于描述SMA力学行为的Brinson理论以及层合板材料性能预测的混合率, 建立了SMA纤维混杂复合材料大挠度层合板的本构方程, 基于对称层合各向异性弹性板的非线性理论, 建立了以横向挠度和应力函数表示的板的横向振动方程和相容方程。采用Galerkin近似解法将振动方程化为时间变量的含有三次非线性项的Duffing型常微分方程, 采用谐波平衡法(HBM)获得系统的固有频率方程和强迫振动稳态频率响应方程。数值计算表明: 非线性板自由振动频率比与激励温度的关系具有与线性板相同的特征, 马氏体相向奥氏体相转变阶段温度对板的振动频响特性曲线的影响最显著, 同时也讨论了SMA纤维含量、 板的纵横比以及自由振动幅值对板的非线性频率比的影响。      

An analytical model for the vibration of a composite plate containing an embedded periodic shape memory alloy structure

This paper explores the integration of a periodic repeating arrangement of shape memory alloy (SMAs) within a composite plate, with a view to active control of the vibrations of the plate by means of a controllable activation strategy for the SMA elements. The benefits of this configuration are that ‘antagonistic’ operation of SMAs on the plate allows the significantly longer cooling time constant of previously activated elements to be shortened by means of active elements working against them during that phase. This concept dramatically shortens the cooling time constant and brings it into the same order of magnitude of the heating phase. The paper examines the mathematical modelling of such a plate, and offers an approximate analytical solution by means of a hybrid WKB–Galerkin method. The antagonistic operation of the system is represented mathematically by terms in which the stiffness and damping are both time dependent. Therefore the equation of motion contains terms with time variant coefficients and is impossible to solve without recourse to specialised methods. Comparisons with numerical methods are given and it is shown that good similarity can be obtained for judicious choice of practical values for the time variant stiffness and damping functions.     

功能梯度形状记忆合金复合梁的力学行为

功能梯度形状记忆合金（Functionally graded shape memory alloy,FGSMA）兼具功能梯度材料和形状记忆合金材料的双重特性,广泛应用于微机电、航空航天等工程领域。为研究FGSMA复合梁的弯曲行为,本文对形状记忆合金（SMA）力学本构方程进行简化处理,并根据复合材料层合板理论建立了FGSMA复合梁的力学模型,据此研究了SMA体积分数沿厚度方向呈线性变化的FGSMA悬臂梁内SMA纤维铺设角度对悬臂梁横截面应变、中面轴向位移、中性面高度和相变层高度的影响以及悬臂梁中面应变、曲率、SMA马氏体相变临界层高度和中性面高度随弯矩载荷的变化规律。研究结果表明:在弯矩载荷作用下,悬臂梁中性面位置与中面位置不重合,且悬臂梁上下层SMA马氏体相变临界层位置不对称;截面轴向应变绝对值随铺设角度增大而增大,截面纵向应变绝对值随铺设角度增大先增大后减小,中面轴向位移随铺设角度增大先增大后减小;随着铺设角度增大,悬臂梁中性面高度逐渐增大,拉伸状态下相变结束临界层高度先减小后增大,压缩状态的趋势相反;随着弯矩载荷绝对值逐渐增大,中性面位置高度表现出先稳定后减小然后逐渐增大的趋势,相变临界层逐渐向中性面位置靠拢;中面正应变和挠曲率随着弯矩载荷绝对值逐渐增大而发生变化,且变化率先增大后减缓。      

TiNi基形状记忆合金的温度记忆效应研究进展

TiNi形状记忆合金经过一次不完全相变循环后将对随后的相变过程产生很大的影响，因此近年来由不完全相变诱发的特殊的温度记忆效应（TemperatureMemory Effect，TME）现象引起人们的关注：如果从马氏体到母相的逆相变在第一次加热过程中在温度瓦处被中断，而后冷却到马氏体相变终了温度以下，在随后的加热过程会出现被一个动力学中断点Ts分开的两阶段逆相变，Ts可“记住”Ti综述了近年来TiNi基形状记忆合佥的TME研究新进展，阐述了具有不同马氏体相变特征的TiNi基记忆合金中TME的特点及其机理。     

载荷对Ti-Ni形状记忆合金丝振动响应特性的影响

针对形状记忆合金作为阻尼材料在机械、土木等工程领域中广阔的应用前景,选取 Ti 50.2%(原子分数)Ni 形状记忆合金作为研究对象。在弹簧、质量块和形状记忆合金丝组成的振动系统中,测定并分析了不同温度和弹簧刚度下,载荷对系统振动响应特性的影响规律。研究结果表明超弹性Ti 50.2%(原子分数)Ni合金具有优良的减振性能,且其减振性能的优劣与系统加载有着密切联系。     

环境介质对形状记忆合金弹簧记忆回复效应的影响*

针对SAM电火花加工机器人加工时常用的3种工作介质水、煤油和乳化液，研究了SMA弹簧的记忆恢复变形特性和变形规律。结果表明，对应不同的环境介质，SMA弹簧的记忆回复变形量与驱动电流间存在一一对应关系，通过控制驱动电流可控制记忆回复变形量。在不同环境介质中SMA弹簧的记忆回复变形速度的变化趋势是一致的，都是先随着回复位移的增加而增加，在接近中间段时达到最大，然后随着位移的增加而减小。驱动电流是对SMA弹簧动态变形速度影响最 明显的参数，通过选择合适的驱动电流可有效地控制SMA弹簧的回复变形速度。     

TiNi基形状记忆合金的温度记忆效应研究新进展

因为具有形状记忆效应和超弹性,TiNi形状记忆合金已经广泛用做功能材料和生物材料.最近,由不完全相变诱发的特殊的温度记忆效应现象引起关注:如果从马氏体到奥氏体的逆相变在第一次加热中在温度TI处被中断,而后冷却到马氏体相变终了温度以下,在随后的加热过程会出现被一个动力学中断点TS分开的两阶段逆相变,TS可"记住"TI.本文综述了TiNi基形状记忆合金的温度记忆效应及其机制.     

Two-way shape memory effect of TiNi alloy coil extension springs

A two-way shape memory effect (TWSME) spring that could elongate upon heating and contract upon cooling was obtained by constrained annealing and thermo-mechanical training. The effect of heat treatment and thermomechanical training on the TWSME and the effect of training on the transformation temperatures had been studied by elongation-temperature, electrical resistance measurements and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The TWSME recovery rate of extension spring increases with increasing the training cycles and increases to a saturation value. The inverse martensitic and martensitic temperatures decreased with increasing thermo-mechanical training cycles.     

A thermo-micro-mechanical modeling for smart shape memory alloy woven composite under in-plane biaxial deformation

This paper presents a theoretical study of the in-plane behavior of Smart Shape Memory Alloy Woven Composites (SSMAWC) under biaxial loading by developing an integrated micromechanical constitutive model. The model studied in this research is established on the geometric parameters of fibers, metal layers, unit cell, the material constants of composite constituents, and the orientation of fibers, in which the fibers in one direction are SMA ones. The Helmholtz free energy of a Shape Memory Alloy, in 3-Dimensional and 1-Dimensional applications is derived. Using mechanical energy of matrix and elastic yarns, the constitutive relations are developed with the use of strain energy approach and energy variation theorem. The kinetic relations of SMA depicted by Brinson is coupled with the final governing equation of the composite to predict the stress history in smart shape memory alloy woven composites. The deflection of the structure, subjected to uniform biaxial loading is studied numerically. It is found that the effect of Shape Memory Effect (SME) of the SMA wires on the behavior of plain woven flexible fabric composite is significant.     

时效工艺对Fe-14Mn-5Si-8Cr-4Ni-0.2C合金形状记忆效应的影响

研究了时效工艺对Fe-14Mn-5Si-8Cr-4Ni-0.2C合金形状记忆效应和微观组织的影响，研究结果表明，变形后再时效对合金形状记忆效应的提高比不变形直接时效的显著得多，变形后时效将合金的形状回复率提高了190％，而直接时效只提高了83％，经SEM和TEM分析发现，同样时效时间下，与直接时效相比，变形后再时效一方面不仅减少了碳化物的析出数量，抑制了碳化物粒子的长大；另一方面还使第二相粒子主要在晶界上析出，而不是在晶内，正是这两方面的原因导致变形后时效对合金形状记忆效应的提高比不变形直接时效的高得多。     

Fe-Mn-Si-Cr-Ni系形状记忆合金管接头形状记忆效应和耐腐蚀性能的研究

研究了Fe-Mn-Si-Cr-Ni系形状记忆合金管接头形状记忆效应和耐腐蚀性能。结果表明,随着预变形量的增加,管接头的形状记忆效应下降,而恢复应变呈上升趋势,当预变形超过5.3%左右时,上升幅度不大;连接状态的管接头在模拟油田介质中的耐腐蚀性能比3.5%的NaCl溶液中的抗蚀性差;在模拟油田介质中,连接状态和未连接的管接头相比,由于回复应力使表面产生拉应力以及应力诱发ε马氏体的存在,使连接状态的管接头耐腐蚀性能下降;随着预变形的增大,由于回复应力、管接头裂纹以及晶体缺陷密度增加的共同作用,使连接状态的管接头耐腐蚀性能降低。     

Development and characterization of active nanocomposites with embedded shape memory alloy wires

Active nanocomposites of epoxy resin containing bentonite clay and shape memory alloy (SMA) were made to evaluate the thermomechanical behavior in the range of phase transformation of shape memory alloy during heating. The epoxy resin system studied was prepared using bifunctional diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA), crosslinking agent diaminodiphenylsulfone (DDS), purified bentonite organoclay (APOC) and thin Ni‐Ti shape memory alloy wires. The evaluated ratio DGEBA/DDS was 100:40, for the epoxy resin/clay system was 100:1 and the shape memory alloy volumetric fraction of Ni‐Ti wires were 1.55%; 2.56%; 3.57% and 4.54%. The formation of nanocomposite was confirmed by X‐ray diffraction analysis. Phase transformation of the shape memory alloy wires were determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Specimens of the active nanocomposites were characterized mainly by dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). According to the DMA results was evidenced a significant increase in glass transition temperature and storage modulus when 1 parts per hundred resin of clay is added to epoxy resin. A recover of storage modulus was observed in the active nanocomposite during heating in the range of the phase transformation of Ni‐Ti shape memory alloy wires when the volumetric fraction is above 3.5%.     

Characteristics of microcrack initiation in CuNiAl shape memory alloy

The mechanism of microcrack initiation in CuNiAl shape memory alloy was investigated through in situ tensile tests under optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The results indicated that various martensite phases appeared first around a notch tip upon loading, and then microcracks initiated along the martensite/parent interface. The small martensite regions could transform back to the parent phase not only upon unloading but also upon loading or during crack propagation. There was no dislocation emission and motion before martensite formation. The slip bands formed after the crack had propagated a definite distance, and the microcracks nucleated and the cracks propagated either along the slip bands or the martensite/parent interface.     

An approach to optimization of shape memory alloy hybrid composite plates subjected to low-velocity impact

The paper presents an approach to the problem of optimum design of composite plates subjected to low velocity impact. The deflections and stresses are reduced by employing prestrained shape memory alloy (SMA) fibers which are in the martensitic phase when embedded within the plate. At an elevated temperature, the SMA fibers transform into the austenitic phase and tend to contract. However, due to a constraint, the contraction is either completely prevented or reduced resulting in significant tensile recovery stresses. This tension reduces deformations and stresses in the plate subjected to low-velocity impact.The solution in the paper addresses an impact of cross-ply plates with SMA fibers embedded within the layers oriented in both directions. An approach to optimization considered in the paper involves variations of the volume fractions of SMA fibers in each direction subject to a constraint on the total volume of the shape memory alloy. It is shown that an application of SMA fibers can significantly reduce deflections and stresses. A further benefit can be achieved by an optimization of a distribution of volume fractions of SMA fibers between the layers.     

Mechanical response of nitrogen ion implanted NiTi shape memory alloy

In the paper a change of material (mechanical) parameters of NiTi shape memory alloy subjected to ion implantation treatment is investigated. The spherical indentation tests in micro- and nano-scale and tension test have been performed to study an evolution of local superelastic effect in different volumes of nonimplanted and nitrogen ion implanted NiTi alloy. The differential scanning calorimetry has been applied to measure the change of characteristic temperatures due to ion implantation treatment. The structure of implanted material has been investigated using electron microscopy technique. It has been found that the ion implantation process changes the properties not only in a thin surface layer but also in bulk material. In the layer the pseudoelastic effect is destroyed, and in the substrate is preserved, however its parameters are changed. The characteristic phase transformation temperatures in substrate are also modified.