Browsing Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering by Subject "nitinol"
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Fabrication and Design of Hybrid Monolithic Shape Memory Alloy Actuators
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-21)Shape memory alloys (SMA) offer several advantages over traditional electro-mechanical devices, including: smooth, silent, clean operation; linear actuation; high power/weight ratio; scalability; and reduced part counts. ... -
Laser Processing, Thermomechanical Processing, and Thermomechanical Fatigue of NiTi Shape Memory Alloys
(University of Waterloo, 2016-04-28)NiTi shape memory alloys (SMAs) have revolutionized engineering design across all industries, with major contributions in the medical, aerospace, and automotive industries. These fascinating materials possess the shape ... -
Thermomechanical response of laser processed nickel-titanium shape memory alloy
(University of Waterloo, 2012-04-10)The exciting thermomechanical properties of nickel-titanium shape memory alloys have sparked significant research efforts seeking to exploit their exotic capabilities. Until recently, the performance capabilities of ...