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 …

Application of shape memory alloy actuators to vibration and motion control of structural systems: A review

JW Sohn, JS Ruth, DG Yuk, SB Choi - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
This paper comprehensively reviews effective control applications using shape memory
alloy (SMA) actuators. Among many applications, this paper focuses on the vibration and …

Shape memory alloy (SMA)-cable-controlled sliding bearings: development, testing, and system behavior

D Liang, Y Zheng, C Fang, MCH Yam… - Smart Materials and …, 2020 - iopscience.iop.org
This paper presents an innovative type of friction sliding bearing system incorporating shape
memory alloy (SMA) cables. The study commences with cyclic tests on individual SMA …

[HTML][HTML] A novel method of vibration modes selection for improving accuracy of frequency-based damage detection

J Pan, Z Zhang, J Wu, KR Ramakrishnan… - Composites Part B …, 2019 - Elsevier
Frequency-based damage detection techniques have been widely applied to structural
health monitoring. By analysing the changes (shifts) in natural frequencies in a structure with …

Cyclic behavior of superelastic SMA cable and its application in an innovative self-centering BRB

Y Shi, H Qian, L Kang, Z Li, L Xia - Smart Materials and …, 2021 - iopscience.iop.org
This paper presents an innovative self-centering buckling-restrained brace (SC-BRB)
composed of a shape memory alloy (SMA) cables based self-centering system and an all …

Hysteretic response and failure behavior of an SMA cable‐based self‐centering brace

F Shi, Y Zhou, OE Ozbulut, F Ren - Structural Control and …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
This study explores the experimental response and failure behavior of an SMA cable brace.
The kernel of the developed SMA brace consists of four SMA cables with a diameter of 8 …

Performance of bridges isolated with sliding-lead rubber bearings subjected to near-fault earthquakes

W Zheng, H Wang, H Hao, K Bi… - International Journal of …, 2020 - World Scientific
This paper investigates the seismic performance of bridges installed with a sliding-lead
rubber bearing (LRB) isolation system subjected to near-fault earthquakes. A three-span …

Feasibility analysis of SMA-based damping devices for use in seismic isolation of low-rise frame buildings

C Qiu, L Tian - International Journal of Structural Stability and …, 2018 - World Scientific
For seismic isolated buildings, the isolators should be able to control peak deformation and
have good restoring ability to return the building to its original position. Shape memory …

A constrained energy minimum approach to modal dynamic control of vibrations in ancient nonlinear structures

I Corbi, O Corbi, H Li - … Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 2019 - World Scientific
In the paper, the dynamic control of structural vibrations in ancient constructions is
considered. Since the constituent material of the structure exhibits poor tensile resistance …

Modeling of mechanical behavior of reinforced concrete beam reinforced by the shape memory alloy insertion using finite elements method

PV Yasnii, VP Iasnii, NZ Bykiv - 2020 - elartu.tntu.edu.ua
One of the methods for improving the bearing capacity of the construction structures and
engineering constructions is the application of construction materials with the improved …