Numerical simulations and experimental results of tensile behaviour of hybrid composite shape memory alloy wires embedded structures

• Published in: International journal of advanced manufacturing technology Vol. 86; no. 1-4; pp. 359 - 369
• Main Authors: Lebied, A., Necib, B., Sahli, M. L., Gelin, J-C., Barrière, T.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Springer London 01.09.2016; Springer Nature B.V; Springer Verlag
• Subjects: Alloys; Biodegradable materials; CAE) and Design; Component reliability; Composite materials; Composite structures; Computer simulation; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD; Damping; Elasticity; Embedded structures; Engineering; Engineering Sciences; Epoxy resins; Hybrid composites; Industrial and Production Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Mechanical properties; Mechanics; Media Management; Original Article; Plates (structural members); Polymer matrix composites; Product design; Shape effects; Shape memory; Shape memory alloys; Strain; Titanium base alloys; Composites; Shape memory alloys; Mechanicals properties; Smart material
• ISSN: 0268-3768; 1433-3015
• DOI: 10.1007/s00170-015-8152-5

The shape memory alloys (SMA) possess both sensing and actuating functions due to their shape memory effect, pseudo-elasticity, high damping capability and other remarkable properties. Combining the SMA with other materials can create intelligent or smart composites. The epoxy resin composites filled with Ti-Ni alloys wires were fabricated, and their mechanical properties have been investigated. In this study, stress/strain relationships for a composite with embedded SMA wires are presented. The paper illustrates influence of the SMA wires upon changes in mechanical behaviour of a composite plate with the SMA components, firstly and secondly, the actuating ability and reliability of shape memory alloy hybrid composites.