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

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Fig. 2.5: Transformation <strong>di</strong>agram obta<strong>in</strong>ed at constant value of stress vary<strong>in</strong>g the temperatureAnother test, able to def<strong>in</strong>e the transformation temperatures, is the so-called “ActiveA f ” test (or “Water Bath” or “Alcohol Bath Test” ): In particular, a sample of thealloy is subjected to a ben<strong>di</strong>ng test at a temperature belowMs; then, it is heated andthe shape recovery is measured. As a consequence, a <strong>di</strong>agram as the one reported <strong>in</strong>Fig. 2.6 is obta<strong>in</strong>ed. It can be po<strong>in</strong>ted out that the bend angle rega<strong>in</strong>s its zero valuewhen the temperature reaches the A f value.Fig. 2.6: ActiveAf<strong>di</strong>agram16

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