Shape-Memory Alloys Handbook

 provides readers with full details and thorough explanations of the martensitic phase transformation and the process of martensite platelets reorientation. It shows how these two keys allow us to introduce the main features associated with the shape memory alloys behavior, such as the one-way shape-memory effect, pseudoelasticity, training, and recovery. Special emphasis is given to the thermomechanical modeling at the macroscopic scale, as well as a variety of real-world applications. In addition, this practical guide features a full chapter devoted to magnetic shape memory alloys.

Preface

1. Introduction :.some generalities on the shape memory alloys (SMA)

2. The world of the SMA Metallurgy Functional properties of SMA

3. The martensitic transformation

4. Thermodynamical frame for the solid materials modeling

5.Use of the “cristallographical theory of martensite” for the SMA modeling

6. Phenomenological and statistical investigations of SMA

7. Macroscopic models with internal variables

8. Dimensionning of SMA elements : case studies

9. Magneto-thermo- mechanical behavior of magnetic SMA

10.SMA fracture mechanic

11.General conclusion

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