Origami-based integration of robots that sense, decide, and respond
Origami-inspired engineering has enabled intelligent materials and structures to process
and react to environmental stimuli. However, it is challenging to achieve complete sense …
and react to environmental stimuli. However, it is challenging to achieve complete sense …
Key technologies in active microvibration isolation systems: Modeling, sensing, actuation, and control algorithms
Z Yuan, Z Zhang, L Zeng, X Li - Measurement, 2023 - Elsevier
Low-amplitude and wide-frequency bands characterize microvibrations and can severely
degrade the working accuracy of sensitive payloads. Notably, active microvibration isolation …
degrade the working accuracy of sensitive payloads. Notably, active microvibration isolation …
Self-deployable contracting-cord metamaterials with tunable mechanical properties
Recent advances in active materials and fabrication techniques have enabled the
production of cyclically self-deployable metamaterials with an expanded functionality space …
production of cyclically self-deployable metamaterials with an expanded functionality space …
[HTML][HTML] Analytical modeling for rapid design of bistable buckled beams
Double-clamped bistable buckled beams demonstrate great versatility in various fields such
as robotics, energy harvesting, and microelectromechanical system (MEMS). However, their …
as robotics, energy harvesting, and microelectromechanical system (MEMS). However, their …
On the nonlinear analysis of pre-strained shape memory alloy beams
We present a theoretical and numerical investigation of the transverse dynamic response of
monolithic Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) beams under the effect of axial pre-strains. The SMA …
monolithic Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) beams under the effect of axial pre-strains. The SMA …
Symmetrical tilt grain boundary engineering of NiTi shape memory alloy: an atomistic insight
SJ Qin, JX Shang, FH Wang, Y Chen - Materials & Design, 2018 - Elsevier
The role of austenitic symmetric tilt grain boundaries (STGBs) on the martensitic
transformation in NiTi alloy during thermal cycling between 500 K and 10 K are studied from …
transformation in NiTi alloy during thermal cycling between 500 K and 10 K are studied from …
Probabilistic analysis for the functional and structural fatigue of NiTi wires
X Zhang, S Wang, X Yan, D Yue, R Sun, X Zhou - Materials & Design, 2016 - Elsevier
The present work aims to investigate the functional and structural fatigue of Ni 49· 8 Ti 50.2
(at.%) shape memory alloy (SMA) wires subjected to thermal cycling under a constant stress …
(at.%) shape memory alloy (SMA) wires subjected to thermal cycling under a constant stress …
Design of a novel flexible shape memory alloy actuator with multilayer tubular structure for easy integration into a confined space
J Leng, X Yan, X Zhang, D Huang… - Smart Materials and …, 2016 - iopscience.iop.org
This paper presents a novel flexible shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator, which is mainly
composed of an SMA wire and a multilayer tubular structure. The multilayer tubular structure …
composed of an SMA wire and a multilayer tubular structure. The multilayer tubular structure …
Surrogate models for uncertainty analysis of micro-actuator
Intelligent materials such as shape memory alloy have attracted the attention of scientists to
innovate applications in micromachining technology. It is worth mentioning that the …
innovate applications in micromachining technology. It is worth mentioning that the …
Design, experiment and verification of resonant frequency-tunable vibration isolator based on annular metal rubbers and shape memory alloy actuators
X Shen, Y Chen, J Wang, J Li, L Chang… - Journal of Vibration …, 2019 - Springer
Purpose Detrimental vibration makes aircraft and spacecraft vulnerable to structural damage
and payload instability. Traditional vibration isolator with sole resonant frequency risks to …
and payload instability. Traditional vibration isolator with sole resonant frequency risks to …