Abstract
In this paper, a new hysteresis model based on the limiting loop proximity (L2P) approach is proposed to describe this phenomenon in the strain (ε)-temperature (T) characteristics of shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators including major and minor loops. In order to validate the proposed model, an experimental set-up was especially designed and implemented aim at to determine the ε-T behavior of Ni-Ti SMA wire actuators under constant loads. The obtained results for ε-T loops are presented together with the data calculated with the proposed model. Model simulations have shown good agreement with the experimental data.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 551-556 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Materials and Design |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Non-ferrous metals and alloys (A)
- Thermal (E)
- Thermal analysis (G)