Effects of thermo-mechanical cycling and aging on quasi-plastic material response exhibited by NiTi shape memory alloys

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Title:	Effects of thermo-mechanical cycling and aging on quasi-plastic material response exhibited by NiTi shape memory alloys
Authors:	Mukhawana, Mantswaveni D.
Keywords:	Shape memory alloys;Smart materials
Issue Date:	2005
Publisher:	Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Abstract:	The working characteristics of a shape memory alloy element providing either sensor or actuator capability is specified by the beginning and/or completion temperatures of the actuation (Le. austenitic start and finish temperatures and martensitic start and finish temperatures), the working actuator stroke (i.e. load induced twinned=:>de-twinned martensitic phase transformation also known as quasi-plastic deformation), and the working actuator force (provided by the temperature induced de-twinned martensite
Description:	Thesis (MTech (Mechanical Engineering))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2005
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/1280
Appears in Collections:	Mechanical Engineering - Master's Degree