Constitutive models for shape memory alloys have seen significant development in the last
decades. They have evolved from uniaxial, mostly empirical, relations to full-fledged …

The paper reviews and discusses various techniques used in the literature for modeling
complex behaviors observed in shape memory alloys (SMAs) that go beyond the core …

This paper deals with analysis and optimization of rectangular and skew composite plates
with embedded Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) wires with respect to thermal buckling. The …

The paper presents a numerical implementation of the ZM model for shape memory alloys
(Zaki and Moumni, 2007a) that fully accounts for nonproportional loading and its influence …

This paper presents an efficient structural optimization approach for shape memory alloys
(SMAs) with respect to fatigue. In the proposed method, a nonparametric shape optimization …

Many studies have been performed on composite patches as reinforcement of cracked metal
sheets. However, in most previous research, composite patches without prestressing have …

Hybrid composite materials and devices have gained immense research interest in recent
years. It is due to their multifunctional properties and application in various fields, especially …

Integrated morphing structures could significantly impact many industries, from aerospace to
automotive racing. By combining multiple materials, it is possible to develop load-bearing …

In this chapter, we will present the fabrication of the SMA/piezoelectric polymer composite
and the electro-thermo-mechanical characterization for energy harvesting. We have …

Рассматриваются макроскопические модели, предназначенные для описания
поведения материалов с памятью формы. Для построения данных моделей могут …