A note on size effect in actuating NiTi shape memory alloys by electrical current

L. An; Wei Min Huang; Yong Qing Fu; N. Q. Guo

doi:10.1016/j.matdes.2007.09.001

A note on size effect in actuating NiTi shape memory alloys by electrical current

L. An, Wei Min Huang, Yong Qing Fu, N. Q. Guo

Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering

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Abstract

The size effect in triggering the actuation of NiTi shape memory alloys directly by electrical current is investigated. Wire/rod is taken as an example in this study to show the relationship between the diameter of shape memory alloy wire/rod and the required current/power for actuation, and in the case of cyclic operation, achievable frequency. Through a few case studies, it is revealed that by presenting on logarithmic scale, the major operating characteristics can be quickly estimated as linear functions of wire/rod diameter.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1432-1437
Journal	Materials & Design
Volume	29
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2007.09.001
Publication status	Published - 2008

Keywords

Shape memory alloy
Size effect
Actuation
Power
Frequency

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