In this study, we aim to evaluate the shape memory effect of a Poly (Caprolactone) (PCL) (40%) and Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) (60%) blend. Shape cycle tests are performed at different temperatures detect best recovery rate. Under appropriate temperature, blend recovers substantially its original shape. To study rate evolution, multi realized with controlled temperature. The results indicat...

The two-way shape memory effect in a Ti36Ni49Hf15 high temperature shape memory alloy (SMA) has been systematically studied by bending tests. In the TiNiHf alloy, the martensite deformation is an effective method to get two-way shape memory effect even with a small deformation strain. When the TiNiHf alloy is deformed at a full martensite state, the deformation mechanism is the martensite orien...

This study presents a new approach to control the nonlinear dynamics of an adaptive absorber using shape memory alloy (SMA) element. Shape memory alloys are classified as smart materials that can remember their original shape after deformation. Stress and temperature-induced phase transformations are two typical behaviors of shape memory alloys. Changing the stiffness associated with phase tran...