Numerical simulations and experimental results of tensile behaviour of hybrid composite shape memory alloy wires embedded structures. Issue 1 (September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lebied, A.; Necib, B.; Sahli, M.; Gelin, J-C.; Barrière, T.
• Is Part Of: International journal of advanced manufacturing technology. Volume 86:Issue 1/4(2016)
• Page Start: 359
• Page End: 369
• Publication Date: 2016-09
• Subjects: Smart material -- Shape memory alloys -- Composites -- Mechanicals properties; Manufacturing processes -- Periodicals; Production engineering -- Periodicals; 670.427
• DOI: 10.1007/s00170-015-8152-5
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-3768

Abstract

Abstract The shape memory alloys (SMA) possess both sensing and actuating functions due to their shape memory effect, pseudo-elasticity, high damping capability and other remarkable properties. Combining the SMA with other materials can create intelligent or smart composites. The epoxy resin composites filled with Ti-Ni alloys wires were fabricated, and their mechanical properties have been investigated. In this study, stress/strain relationships for a composite with embedded SMA wires are presented. The paper illustrates influence of the SMA wires upon changes in mechanical behaviour of a composite plate with the SMA components, firstly and secondly, the actuating ability and reliability of shape memory alloy hybrid composites.