Self-centering capacity of RC columns with smart plastic hinges of martensitic NiTi SMA bars
The objective of this study was to examine the self-centering capacity of reinforced concrete
(RC) columns with martensitic shape memory alloy (SMA) bars in the plastic hinge region …
(RC) columns with martensitic shape memory alloy (SMA) bars in the plastic hinge region …
A State-of-the-Art Review on Shape Memory Alloys (SMA) in Concrete: Mechanical Properties, Self-Healing Capabilities, and Hybrid Composite Fabrication
Abstract This review explores Shape Memory Alloy Fibers (SMAF) as a promising
reinforcement for concrete structures, particularly in earthquake zones. Limited …
reinforcement for concrete structures, particularly in earthquake zones. Limited …
On the efficiency of induced prestressing in SMA mortar beams through different thermal stimuli
This paper investigates the efficiency of prestressing effect on the flexural performance of
reinforced mortar beams through different heating methods. To this end, different specimens …
reinforced mortar beams through different heating methods. To this end, different specimens …
Enhancement of compressive strength and strain ductility of SMA fiber reinforced concrete considering fiber's aspect ratios
In this study, the effect of recovery stress on the toughness of cementitious materials was
investigated using randomly distributed SMA fibers in concrete. The composite was …
investigated using randomly distributed SMA fibers in concrete. The composite was …
Investigation of flexural behavior of crimped SMA fiber-reinforced mortar beams through experimental study and mesoscale finite element modeling
This study examined the influence of the volume fraction, distribution, and orientation of
crimped shape memory alloy (SMA) fibers on the flexural behavior of mortar beams through …
crimped shape memory alloy (SMA) fibers on the flexural behavior of mortar beams through …
On the performance of a smart hybrid damper consisting of shape memory alloy and steel rings
This study investigated the performance of hybrid rings used as a smart damper made by
shape memory alloy (SMA) as well as steel rings. The aim of the SMA ring was to provide …
shape memory alloy (SMA) as well as steel rings. The aim of the SMA ring was to provide …
High recovery stress performance of NiTi shape memory alloy with a wide temperature window
The prestressing applications of shape memory alloys (SMAs) employs the recovery stress
of a constrained SMA element that originates from its attempt to revert a pre-deformation to …
of a constrained SMA element that originates from its attempt to revert a pre-deformation to …
Enhancement of recovery stress by annealing and prestraining of NiTiNb wires
C Yang, T Liu, M Zhong, Z Wu… - Journal of Intelligent …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
NiTiNb shape memory alloy has attracted much attention for its use in prestressing and
remedying structural steel and concrete members due to its unique shape memory effect …
remedying structural steel and concrete members due to its unique shape memory effect …
An analytical study on SMA beam-column actuators for anti-buckling phenomenon
The present paper focuses on studying the anti-buckling behavior of prismatic martensitic
shape memory alloy (SMA) beam-columns. It combines analytical and semi-analytical …
shape memory alloy (SMA) beam-columns. It combines analytical and semi-analytical …
[HTML][HTML] Active SMA Fibers' Effect on the Pullout Behavior of a Steel Bar Embedded in Concrete
This study investigated the bond behavior and radial crack between concrete and
reinforcing bars using cold-drawn shape memory alloy (SMA) crimped fibers controlled by …
reinforcing bars using cold-drawn shape memory alloy (SMA) crimped fibers controlled by …