A state-of-the-art review on shape memory alloys (SMA) in concrete: Mechanical properties, self-healing capabilities, and hybrid composite fabrication

H Qian, M Umar, MNA Khan, Y Shi, A Manan… - Materials Today …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract This review explores Shape Memory Alloy Fibers (SMAF) as a promising
reinforcement for concrete structures, particularly in earthquake zones. Limited …

[HTML][HTML] Shape memory alloys in fibre-reinforced polymer composites

A Cohades, V Michaud - Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer …, 2018 - Elsevier
This article reviews the current state-of-the-art in the applications of shape memory alloy
(SMA) wires into high performance fibre reinforced polymer composite materials (FRPs) …

[HTML][HTML] Adaptive reversible composite-based shape memory alloy soft actuators

ML Dezaki, M Bodaghi, A Serjouei, S Afazov… - Sensors and Actuators A …, 2022 - Elsevier
This research demonstrates how a combination of two-way shape memory alloy (SMA), low-
temperature liquid epoxy cure composites, and fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) may be utilised …

Overview and future advanced engineering applications for morphing surfaces by shape memory alloy materials

A Sellitto, A Riccio - Materials, 2019 - mdpi.com
The development of structures able to autonomously change their characteristics in
response to an external simulation is considered a promising research field. Indeed, these …

Development and prototyping of SMA-metamaterial biaxial composite actuators

L Mizzi, SF Hoseini, M Formighieri… - Smart Materials and …, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
Shape memory alloys (SMA) are excellent candidates for implementation in actuator
systems due to their ability to recover their original shape after high-strain loading through a …

Experimental Study on the Static Behavior and Recovery Properties of CFRP/SMA Composites

CS He, WW Wang, YX Tang, YJ Xue - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Strengthening reinforced concrete elements with externally bonded prestressed fiber
reinforced polymer (FRP) sheets has become a popular reinforcement technology in recent …

[HTML][HTML] Enhanced interface adhesion in shape memory alloy hybrid composites via an elastomeric interface: An experimental and numerical investigation

G Pisaneschi, TM Brugo, P Cosseddu, G Scalet… - Composites Part B …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Shape Memory Alloy Hybrid Composites (SMAHCs) hold great promise for different
applications. However, the interface between SMAs and the matrix presents challenges due …

Maximum deformation of shape memory alloy based adaptive fiber-reinforced plastics

M Ashir, A Nocke, C Cherif - Composites Science and Technology, 2019 - Elsevier
In order to simplify and improve the existing kinematic functional range, the elimination of
conventional joints and external drives as well as a reduction in the number of gear …

Development of adaptive pleated fiber reinforced plastic composites

M Ashir, J Hindahl, A Nocke, C Cherif - Composites Science and …, 2017 - Elsevier
Fiber reinforced plastics are being used as different niche products in automotive,
aerospace and plant engineering industries due to their lightweight potential and superior …

Development and actuation analysis of shape memory alloy reinforced composite fin for aerodynamic application

S Khan, YS Pydi, SSM Prabu, IA Palani… - Sensors and Actuators A …, 2021 - Elsevier
In this investigation, a shape memory alloy (SMA) based aerodynamic composite Fin has
been developed. In general, the missile fins play a crucial role in changing the direction of a …