Magneto-Mechanical Energy Conversion in Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys

MAGNETIC AND MAGNETO-MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF Ni-Mn-Ga MAGNETIC SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS

OF DOCTORAL DISSERTATION HELSINKI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY P. O. BOX 1000, FI-02015 TKK http://www.tkk.fi Author Ladislav Straka Name of the dissertation Manuscript submitted 6.2.2007 Manuscript revised 22.5.2007 Date of the defence 15.6.2007 Article dissertation (summary + original articles) Monograph Department Laboratory Field of research Opponent(s) Supervisor Instructor Abstract

numerical analysis of thermo-mechanical coupling in shape memory alloys

the phase transformation phenomenon due to the crystallographic change of shape memory alloys subjected to mechanical or thermal loading is very complicated. regarding the thermo-mechanical coupling effects in shape memory alloys, in case of high  loading rates, heat generation/absorption during the forward/reverse transformation, will lead in temperature-dependent variation and consequently af...

Magnetic Moment of Cu-Modified Ni2MnGa Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys

The magnetization measurements at 5 K were carried out for Ni2Mn1 − xCuxGa (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.40) and Ni2MnGa1 − yCuy (0 ≤ y ≤ 0.25) alloys. All of the magnetization curves are characteristic of ferromagnetism or ferrimagnetism. By using Arrott plot analysis the spontaneous magnetization of all samples was determined from the magnetization curves. The magnetic moment per formula unit, μs, at 5 K was es...

Application of Shape Memory Alloys in Seismic Isolation: A Review

In the last two decades, there has been an increasing interest in structural engineering control methods. Shape memory alloys and seismic isolation systems are examples of passive control systems that use of any one alone, effectively improve the seismic performance of the structure. Characteristics such as large strain range without any residual deformation, high damping capacity, excellent re...

Iron Based Shape Memory Alloys: Mechanical and Structural Properties