In recent years, there has been a significant demand for shape memory materials due to
their smart characteristics. NiMnGa has special interest because of its magnetic shape …

The manufacturing of orthodontic archwires made from NiTi alloy has undergone numerous
changes from the second half of the last century to modern times. Initially, superelastic-active …

Nickel-Titanium (NiTi) springs have been increasingly used in orthodontics; however, no
optimum condition of heat treatment has been reported. Therefore, this research was …

Origami generates three-dimensional structures from two-dimensional sources and is
inspiring engineers to design systems related to different applications as robotics …

Numerous shape memory alloy (SMA) linear actuator designs have been proposed for
accurate position control using different techniques such as displacement feedback …

This work deals with the nonlinear mechanics of smart bioinspired tensegrity structures. A
minimal regular tensegrity prism actuated by shape memory alloy (SMA) elements is …

Multiforce nickel–titanium (NiTi) orthodontic archwires release progressively increasing
forces in a front-to-back direction along their length. The properties of NiTi orthodontic …

The mechanical loading frequency affects the functional properties of shape memory alloys
(SMA). Thus, it is crucial to study its effect for the successful use of these materials in …

Earthquake-resistant structures have been widely investigated in order to produce safe
buildings designed to resist seismic activities. The remarkable properties of shape memory …

Nickel–titanium shape memory alloys (NiTi SMA) working in superelastic regime have been
applied in several fields, such as health (medicine and dentistry) and engineering, in a static …