Design of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Actuators

• Main Authors: Rao, Ashwin (Author), Srinivasa, A. R. (Author), Reddy, J. N. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology,
• Subjects: Engineering.; Phase transitions (Statistical physics).; Continuum mechanics.; Metals.; Materials science.; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials.; Metallic Materials.; Phase Transitions and Multiphase Systems.; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials.

This short monograph presents an analysis and design methodology for shape memory alloy (SMA) components such as wires, beams, and springs for different applications. The solid-solid, diffusionless phase transformations in thermally responsive SMA allows them to demonstrate unique characteristics li...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction to Shape Memory Alloys
• Production and processing of SMA components
• Need Analysis for Design of SMA components/structures
• Factors influencing design of SMA Actuators
• Stroke estimation.