[HTML][HTML] Iron-Based shape memory alloy for strengthening of 113-Year bridge

J Vůjtěch, P Ryjáček, JC Matos, E Ghafoori - Engineering Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
This study focuses on the large-scale application of a Fe-Mn-Si shape memory alloy (Fe-
SMA) for strengthening a historic roadway bridge in Petrov nad Desnou (113-years), Czech …

Behavior and modeling of superelastic shape memory alloy reinforced concrete beams

A Abdulridha, D Palermo, S Foo, FJ Vecchio - Engineering Structures, 2013 - Elsevier
The re-centering phenomenon of superelastic Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) reinforced
concrete is a unique characteristic that is appealing for structural applications, along with the …

High-performance self-centering steel columns with shape memory alloy bolts: Design procedure and experimental evaluation

B Wang, S Zhu, CX Qiu, H Jin - Engineering Structures, 2019 - Elsevier
Steel moment-resisting frames are popular structural systems used extensively around the
world. However, conventional column base connections are vulnerable to large residual …

Stress recovery behaviour of an Fe–Mn–Si–Cr–Ni–VC shape memory alloy used for prestressing

WJ Lee, B Weber, G Feltrin, C Czaderski… - Smart Materials and …, 2013 - iopscience.iop.org
This paper describes the stress recovery behaviour of an Fe–17Mn–5Si–10Cr–4Ni–1 (V,
C)(mass%) shape memory alloy used for prestressing of civil structures. The prestressing …

[HTML][HTML] Enhanced pseudoelasticity of an Fe–Mn–Si-based shape memory alloy by applying microstructural engineering through recrystallization and precipitation

H Khodaverdi, M Mohri, E Ghafoori… - journal of materials …, 2022 - Elsevier
The aim of this work is to provide a novel understanding of pseudoelasticity mechanisms in
an FeMnSi-based shape memory alloy and to utilize the identified parameters to control and …

Recovery stress formation in a restrained Fe–Mn–Si-based shape memory alloy used for prestressing or mechanical joining

WJ Lee, B Weber, C Leinenbach - Construction and Building Materials, 2015 - Elsevier
The formation of recovery stresses in a restrained Fe–Mn–Si–Cr–Ni–VC shape memory
alloy used for mechanical coupling and prestressing has been investigated with special …

Influence of the Nb content on the microstructure and phase transformation properties of NiTiNb shape memory alloys

F Dagdelen, E Balci, IN Qader, E Ozen, M Kok… - Jom, 2020 - Springer
NiTi shape memory alloys (SMAs), as smart materials, are broadly used in medical implants
and appliances despite the presence of toxic Ni. In this study, NiTiNb alloys were produced …

Resilience-based performance and design of SMA/sliding bearing isolation system for highway bridges

Y Pang, Y Sun, J Zhong - Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 2021 - Springer
Restrainer-type sliding bearing (RTSB) is a practical seismic isolation system for reducing
the excessive displacement of flat sliding bearings under strong earthquakes to ensure the …

An innovative seismic bracing system based on a superelastic shape memory alloy ring

N Gao, JS Jeon, DE Hodgson… - Smart materials and …, 2016 - iopscience.iop.org
Shape memory alloys (SMAs) have great potential in seismic applications because of their
remarkable superelasticity. Seismic bracing systems based on SMAs can mitigate the …

Seismic overstrength and ductility of concrete buildings reinforced with superelastic shape memory alloy rebar

MS Alam, M Moni, S Tesfamariam - Engineering Structures, 2012 - Elsevier
The use of superelastic shape memory alloys (SMAs) as a reinforcing material in concrete
structures is gradually gaining interest among researchers. Because of SMAs' different …