Pseudoelasticity of Shape Memory Alloys: Theory and Experimental Studies

Pseudoelasticity of Shape Memory Alloys: Theory and Experimental Studies is devoted to the phenomenon of pseudoelasticity (superelasticity) exhibited by shape memory alloy materials. It provides extensive introductory content on the state-of-the-art in the field, including SMA materials development, definition of shape memory effects, and discussions on where shape memory behavior is found in various engineering application areas.

The book features a survey of modeling approaches targeted at reliable prediction of SMA materials’ behavior on different scales of observation, including atomistic, microscopic, mezoscopic, and macroscopic.

Researchers and graduate students will find detailed information on the modern methodologies used in the process of building constitutive models of advanced materials exhibiting complex behavior.

Introduces the phenomenon of pseudoelasticity exhibited by shape memory alloy materialsFeatures a survey of modeling approaches targeted at reliable prediction of SMN materials' behavior on different scales of observationProvides extensive coverage of the state-of-the-art in the fieldIdeal reference for researchers and graduate students interested in the modern methodologies used in the process of building constitutive models of advanced materials

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Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Shape Memory Effects in Metallic Alloys

Chapter 3. Family of Thermodynamic RL Models of Pseudoelasticity

Chapter 4. Macroscopic Free Energy Function of Two-phase SMA Material Macroelement: Mesomechanical Studies

Chapter 5. Experimental Validation of RL Model Assumptions for NiTi Alloy

Chapter 6. Kinetics Models of Thermoelastic Martensitic Phase Transformation

Chapter 7. Thermodynamic Model of SMA Pseudoelasticity Based on Multiplicative Decomposition of Deformation Gradient Tensor

Chapter 8. Summary and Future Trends

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