A Study on the Strength and Stiffness of Shape Memory Alloy-Reinforced Structural Composites
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Erukala Kalyan Kumar
Abstract
This study extensively investigates using shape memory alloys (SMAs) as reinforcements in laminated composites to enhance structural stability and stiffness. The research utilizes ABAQUSABAQUS simulation software considering the inbuilt first-order shear deformation theory (FSDTFSDT) to model the parent composite structure behavior. Further, to enhance the basic properties of laminates envisaged by introducing foreign functional material (SMASMA) under variable thermomechanical loading. The study includes a few validation tests to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the simulation study. The outcomes reveal that integrating SMAs into these structures significantly improves the natural frequency responsesnatural frequency responses under thermal loadings resulting in enhanced composite structural stiffness. This is because of the alternating structural stiffness of SMA under variable thermal loading due to twinning and detwinning behavior in a solid-state phase transformation. Some of the additional examples are presented to demonstrate the proposed approach’s versatility and efficacy. In general, this research contributes to understanding smart material integration in laminated composites and offers a robust numerical framework for structural stiffness in diverse applications.
Abstract
This study extensively investigates using shape memory alloys (SMAs) as reinforcements in laminated composites to enhance structural stability and stiffness. The research utilizes ABAQUSABAQUS simulation software considering the inbuilt first-order shear deformation theory (FSDTFSDT) to model the parent composite structure behavior. Further, to enhance the basic properties of laminates envisaged by introducing foreign functional material (SMASMA) under variable thermomechanical loading. The study includes a few validation tests to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the simulation study. The outcomes reveal that integrating SMAs into these structures significantly improves the natural frequency responsesnatural frequency responses under thermal loadings resulting in enhanced composite structural stiffness. This is because of the alternating structural stiffness of SMA under variable thermal loading due to twinning and detwinning behavior in a solid-state phase transformation. Some of the additional examples are presented to demonstrate the proposed approach’s versatility and efficacy. In general, this research contributes to understanding smart material integration in laminated composites and offers a robust numerical framework for structural stiffness in diverse applications.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Acknowledgments
- Contents XI
- Smart Surfaces and Coatings: An Innovative Approach 1
- Emerging Technologies in Cementitious Material Design: Autonomous Healing and Durability Enhancement Mechanisms 33
- A Study on the Strength and Stiffness of Shape Memory Alloy-Reinforced Structural Composites 63
- Modelling Techniques to Analyse the Functionality of Metallic Glass Alloys as Biomedical Implants: A Mini-review 75
- Numerical Modelling of URM Piers of Various Bond Patterns 91
- Sustainability and Durability Synergy: Self-Healing Concrete in Ultra-High-Rise Structures 101
- Experimental Investigations on Metallic Current Collectors and on the Performance of PDMFC 117
- In-Plane Dynamic Crushing Behavior of Hierarchical Honeycomb Sandwich Panel Under Blast Loading: A Finite Element Study 127
- Utilizing the U-Net Image Machine Learning Segmentation Model for Automated Analysis of Grain Sizes in Metallographic Microstructures 141
- Advancements in Banana Fiber-Reinforced Composites: Mechanical Properties, Sustainability, and Scientometric Analysis 151
- Exploring the Applications of Smart Materials in the Medical and Healthcare Sectors 173
- Advancements in 3D Printing of Composite Materials: Challenges and Prospects 193
- Colloidal Formulation and Robocasting of Silicon Nitride Scaffolds with Tailored TPMS Structures 209
- List of Contributors
- Index 233
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Acknowledgments
- Contents XI
- Smart Surfaces and Coatings: An Innovative Approach 1
- Emerging Technologies in Cementitious Material Design: Autonomous Healing and Durability Enhancement Mechanisms 33
- A Study on the Strength and Stiffness of Shape Memory Alloy-Reinforced Structural Composites 63
- Modelling Techniques to Analyse the Functionality of Metallic Glass Alloys as Biomedical Implants: A Mini-review 75
- Numerical Modelling of URM Piers of Various Bond Patterns 91
- Sustainability and Durability Synergy: Self-Healing Concrete in Ultra-High-Rise Structures 101
- Experimental Investigations on Metallic Current Collectors and on the Performance of PDMFC 117
- In-Plane Dynamic Crushing Behavior of Hierarchical Honeycomb Sandwich Panel Under Blast Loading: A Finite Element Study 127
- Utilizing the U-Net Image Machine Learning Segmentation Model for Automated Analysis of Grain Sizes in Metallographic Microstructures 141
- Advancements in Banana Fiber-Reinforced Composites: Mechanical Properties, Sustainability, and Scientometric Analysis 151
- Exploring the Applications of Smart Materials in the Medical and Healthcare Sectors 173
- Advancements in 3D Printing of Composite Materials: Challenges and Prospects 193
- Colloidal Formulation and Robocasting of Silicon Nitride Scaffolds with Tailored TPMS Structures 209
- List of Contributors
- Index 233
