Modeling of thermo-mechanical fatigue and damage in shape memory alloy axial actuators

RW Wheeler, DJ Hartl, Y Chemisky… - … and mechanics of …, 2015 - spiedigitallibrary.org
The aerospace, automotive, and energy industries have seen the potential benefits of using
shape memory alloys (SMAs) as solid state actuators. Thus far, however, these actuators are …

A study of actuation fatigue of shape memory alloy

BO Agboola, DJ Hartl… - Smart Materials …, 2012 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
The use of shape memory alloy (SMA) components as actuators is an attractive option for
some aerospace, automotive, and oil and gas exploration applications, especially when …

Actuator lifetime predictions for Ni60Ti40 shape memory alloy plate actuators

R Wheeler, C Ottmers, B Hewling… - … and mechanics of …, 2016 - spiedigitallibrary.org
Shape memory alloys (SMAs), due to their ability to repeatedly recover substantial
deformations under applied mechanical loading, have the potential to impact the aerospace …

Characterization and modeling of thermo-mechanical fatigue in equiatomic NiTi actuators

RW Wheeler, DJ Hartl… - Smart Materials …, 2014 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Due to their high actuation energy density and ability to recover large deformation, Shape
Memory Alloys (SMAs) have many promising engineering applications. However …

[PDF][PDF] In-situ strain localization measurements of shape memory alloy actuators during a research experience for undergraduates program

J Santa Cruz, DC Lagoudas, DJ Hartl… - 2013 ASEE Annual …, 2013 - peer.asee.org
Abstract In-Situ Strain Localization Measurements of Shape Memory Alloy Actuators during
a Research Experience for Undergraduates ProgramThe research experience for …

Modeling of Internal Damage Evolution During Actuation Fatigue in Shape Memory Alloys

FR Phillips, D Martin… - Smart Materials …, 2018 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are unique materials capable of undergoing a thermo-
mechanically induced, reversible, crystallographic phase transformation. As SMAs are …

Effect of Phase Transformation on Stress Redistribution and Damage Evolution During Actuation Fatigue in Shape Memory Alloys

FR Phillips - 2018 - search.proquest.com
Abstract Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) are a unique type of metallic alloys which exhibit a
reversible, crystallographic phase transformation between austenite and martensite. SMAs …

Recent developments on SMA actuators: predicting the actuation fatigue life for variable loading schemes

RW Wheeler, DC Lagoudas - A Tribute Conference Honoring …, 2017 - spiedigitallibrary.org
Shape memory alloys (SMAs), due to their ability to repeatably recover substantial
deformations under applied mechanical loading, have the potential to impact the aerospace …