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Finite Strain Shape Memory Alloys Modeling - Scuola di Dottorato in ...

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The Differential Scann<strong>in</strong>g Calorimetry (DSC) measures the energy quantity adsorbedor rega<strong>in</strong>ed by a sample, not stressed, when it is heated or cooled <strong>in</strong> itstransformation range. The exothermic and endothermic higher and lower values,correspon<strong>di</strong>ng to the energy variations, can be easily evaluated and show a clearphysical mean<strong>in</strong>g. A result of DSC test is shown <strong>in</strong> Fig. 2.4, with the <strong>in</strong><strong>di</strong>cation ofthe transformation temperatures.Fig. 2.4: DSC curve of a Ni-Ti alloyAnother technique is based on resistivity measures on the sample heated and cooled;us<strong>in</strong>g this procedure, significant variations of resistivity up to 20% are noted near thetransformation range.In order to def<strong>in</strong>e the mechanical behavior of SMA, the most effective method isthrough the application of load and temperature cycles; <strong>in</strong> particular, the sample,subjected to a constant value of load and to a temperature cycle, describes atransformation cycle <strong>in</strong> which the stra<strong>in</strong>s <strong>in</strong> both the <strong>di</strong>rections are measured. Thecurve illustrated <strong>in</strong> Fig. 2.5 is a <strong>di</strong>rect result of this test.15

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