Three-dimensional constitutive model for shape memory alloys based on microplane model

A new model for the behavior of polycrystalline shape memory alloys (SMA), based on a statically constrained microplane theory, is proposed. The new model can predict three-dimensional response by superposing the effects of inelastic deformations computed on several planes of different orientation, thus reproducing closely the actual physical behavior of the material. Due to the structure of the microplane algorithm, only a one-dimensional constitutive law is necessary on each plane. In this paper, a simple constitutive law and a robust kinetic expression are used as the local constitutive law on the microplane level. The results for SMA response on the macroscale are promising: simple one-dimensional response is easily reproduced, as are more complex features such as stress-strain subloops and tension-compression asymmetry. A key feature of the new model is its ability to accurately represent the deviation from normality exhibited by SMAs under nonproportional loading paths.     

A CONSTITUTIVE MODEL FOR TRANSFORMATION, REORIENTATION AND PLASTIC DEFORMATION OF SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS

A constitutive model is developed for the transformation, reorientation and plastic deformation of shape memory alloys (SMAs). It is based on the concept that an SMA is a mixture composed of austenite and martensite, the volume fraction of each phase is transformable with the change of applied thermal-mechanical loading, and the constitutive behavior of the SMA is the combination of the individual behavior of its two phases. The deformation of the martensite is separated into elastic, thermal, reorientation and plastic parts, and that of the austenite is separated into elastic, thermal and plastic parts. Making use of the Tanaka’s transformation rule modified by taking into account the effect of plastic deformation, the constitutive model of the SMA is obtained. The ferroelasticity, pseudoelasticity and shape memory effect of SMA Au-47.5 at.%Cd, and the pseudoelasticity and shape memory effect as well as plastic deformation and its effect of an NiTi SMA, are analyzed and compared with experimental results.     

A NEW MODEL OF SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS

A new constitutive model of shape memory alloys ( SMAs) based on Tanaka ' s martensite fraction exponential expression is produced. This new model can present recoverable shape memory strain during different phase transformation, and reflect the action of martensite reorientation . Also it can overcome the defect of Tanaka ' s Model when the SMAs ' microstructure is fully martensite . The model is very simple and suitable for using , and the correct behavior of the model is proved by test.     

A 3-D constitutive model for shape memory alloys incorporating pseudoelasticity and detwinning of self-accommodated martensite

A 3-D constitutive model for polycrystalline shape memory alloys (SMAs), based on a modified phase transformation diagram, is presented. The model takes into account both direct conversion of austenite into detwinned martensite as well as the detwinning of self-accommodated martensite. This model is suitable for performing numerical simulations on SMA materials undergoing complex thermomechanical loading paths in stress–temperature space. The model is based on thermodynamic potentials and utilizes three internal variables to predict the phase transformation and detwinning of martensite in polycrystalline SMAs. Complementing the theoretical developments, experimental data are presented showing that the phase transformation temperatures for the self-accommodated martensite to austenite and detwinned martensite to austenite transformations are different. Determination of some of the SMA material parameters from such experimental data is also discussed. The paper concludes with several numerical examples of boundary value problems with complex thermomechanical loading paths which demonstrate the capabilities of the model.     

超弹性NiTi合金丝动力特性试验及本构模型研究

形状记忆合金(SMA)是一种兼具感知和驱动功能的功能材料,因其独特的形状记忆效应、超弹性和高阻尼等特性,成为土木工程结构振动控制的理想材料.论文研究了超弹性NiTi丝的动力特性和应变率相关的本构模型.试验测试了NiTi丝在不同应变率下的力学性能,建立了应力增量与应变率的关系方程.在试验的基础上,提出了改进的SMA本构模...     

A finite element model for shape memory alloys considering thermomechanical couplings at large strains

In the present work we propose a new thermomechanically coupled material model for shape memory alloys (SMA) which describes two important phenomena typical for the material behaviour of shape memory alloys: pseudoelasticity as well as the shape memory effect. The constitutive equations are derived in the framework of large strains since the martensitic phase transformation involves inelastic deformations up to 8%, or even up to 20% if the plastic deformation after the phase transformation is taken into account. Therefore, we apply a multiplicative split of the deformation gradient into elastic and inelastic parts, the latter concerning the martensitic phase transformation. An extended phase transformation function has been considered to include the tension–compression asymmetry particularly typical for textured SMA samples. In order to apply the concept in the simulation of complex structures, it is implemented into a finite element code. This implementation is based on an innovative integration scheme for the existing evolution equations and a monolithic solution algorithm for the coupled mechanical and thermal fields. The coupling effect is accurately investigated in several numerical examples including pseudoelasticity as well as the free and the suppressed shape memory effect. Finally, the model is used to simulate the shape memory effect in a medical foot staple which interacts with a bone segment.     

Three dimensional large deformation analysis of phase transformation in shape memory alloys

Shape memory alloys（SMAs）have been explored as smart materials and used as dampers,actuator elements,and smart sensors.An important character of SMAs is its ability to recover all of its large deformations in mechanical loading-unloading cycles without showing permanent deformation.This paper presents a stress-induced phenomenological constitutive equation for SMAs,which can be used to describe the superelastic hysteresis loops and phase transformation between Martensite and Austenite.The Martensite fraction of SMAs is assumed to be dependent on deviatoric stress tensor.Therefore,phase transformation of SMAs is volume preserving during the phase transformation.The model is implemented in large deformation finite element code and cast in the updated Lagrangian scheme.In order to use the Cauchy stress and the linear strain in constitutive laws,a frame indifferent stress objective rate has to be used.In this paper,the Jaumann stress rate is used.Results of the numerical experiments conducted in this study show that the superelastic hysteresis loops arising with the phase transformation can be effectively captured.     

形状记忆合金的热力学本构方程

利用形状记忆因子,直观地描述了形状记忆合金(SMA)实现其超弹性与形状记忆效应的热力学宏观过程.根据热力学基本原理并假设SMA为各向同性材料,建立了描述复杂应力状态下SMA热力学行为的三维本构方程.该本构方程具有直观的表述形式且所含材料常数均可以通过宏观实验测定,克服了现存SMA三维本构方程由于表述形式复杂和材料参数不...     

形状记忆合金的一种基于经典塑性理论的两相混合本构模型

形状记忆合金由马氏体相和奥氏体相动态组成,其行为实质上是两相各自行为的动态组合,根据实验现象,假设在一定的变形范围内,马氏体相为弹塑性而奥氏体相为线弹性,基于经典塑性理论和混合物理论,结合Tanaka的相变描述,得到了形状记忆合金的一种本构描述,对不同温度下形状记忆合金Au-47．5at．％Cd的铁弹性、拟弹性和形状记忆特性进行了分析,取得了与实验相吻合的结果。     

Crack growth resistance of shape memory alloys by means of a cohesive zone model

Crack growth resistance of shape memory alloys (SMAs) is dominated by the transformation zone in the vicinity of the crack tip. In this study, the transformation toughening behavior of a slowly propagating crack in an SMA under plane strain conditions and mode I deformation is numerically investigated. A small-scale transformation zone is assumed. A cohesive zone model is implemented to simulate crack growth within a finite element scheme. Resistance curves are obtained for a range of parameters that specify the cohesive traction-separation constitutive law. It is found that the choice of the cohesive strength t₀ has a great influence on the toughening behavior of the material. Moreover, the reversibility of the transformation can significantly reduce the toughening of the alloy. The shape of the initial transformation zone, as well as that of a growing crack is determined. The effect of the Young's moduli ratio of the martensite and austenite phases is examined.     

Shakedown analysis of shape memory alloy structures

Phase transformational shakedown of a structure refers to a status that plastic strains cease developing after a finite number of loading cycles, and subsequently the structure undergoes only elastic deformation and alternating phase transformations with limited magnitudes. Due to the intrinsic complexity in the constitutive relations of shape memory alloys (SMA), there is as yet a lack of effective methods for modeling the mechanical responses of SMA structures, especially when they develop both phase transformation and plastic deformation. This paper is devoted to present an algorithm for analyzing shakedown of SMA structures subjected to cyclic or varying loads within specified domains. Based on the phase transformation and plastic yield criteria of von Mises-type and their associated flow rules, a simplified three-dimensional phenomenological constitutive model is first formulated accounting for different regimes of elastic–plastic deformation and phase transformation. Different responses possible for SMA bodies exposed to varying loads are discussed. The classical Melan shakedown theorem is extended to determine a lower bound of loads for transformational shakedown of SMA bodies without necessity of a step-by-step analysis along the loading history. Finally, a simple example is given to illustrate the application of the present theory as well as some basic features of shakedown of SMA structures. It is interesting to find that phase transformation may either increase or decrease the load-bearing capacity of a structure, depending upon its constitutive relations, geometries and the loading mode.     

CONSTITUTIVE MODELING OF ROLLED SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY SHEETS TAKING INTO ACCOUNT PRE-TEXTURE AND ANISOTROPIC HARDENING

The drawing or rolling process endows polycrystal shape memory alloy with a crys- tallographic texture, which can result in macroscopic anisotropy. The main purpose of this work is to develop a constitutive model to predict the thermomechanical behavior of shape memory alloy sheets, which accounts for the crystallographic texture. The total macroscopic strain is decom- posed into elastic strain and macro-transformation strain under isothermal condition. Considering the transformation strain in local grains and the orientation distribution function of crystallo- graphic texture, the macro-transformation strain and the effective elastic modulus of textured polycrystal shape memory alloy are developed by using tensor expressions. The kinetic equation is established to calculate the volume fraction of the martensite transformation under given stress. Furthermore, the Hill＇s quadratic model is developed for anisotropic transformation hardening of textured SMA sheets. All the calculation results are in good agreement with experimental data, which show that the present model can accurately describe the macro-anisotropic behaviors of textured shape memory alloy sheets.     

Force-displacement characteristics of simply supported beam laminated with shape memory alloys

As a preliminary step in the nonlinear design of shape memory alloy(SMA) composite structures,the force-displacement characteristics of the SMA layer are studied.The bilinear hysteretic model is adopted to describe the constitutive relationship of SMA material.Under the assumption that there is no point of SMA layer finishing martensitic phase transformation during the loading and unloading process,the generalized restoring force generated by SMA layer is deduced for the case that the simply supported beam vibrates in its first mode.The generalized force is expressed as piecewise-nonlinear hysteretic function of the beam transverse displacement.Furthermore the energy dissipated by SMA layer during one period is obtained by integration,then its dependencies are discussed on the vibration amplitude and the SMA’s strain(Ms-Strain) value at the beginning of martensitic phase transformation.It is shown that SMA’s energy dissipating capacity is proportional to the stiffness difference of bilinear model and nonlinearly dependent on Ms-Strain.The increasing rate of the dissipating capacity gradually reduces with the amplitude increasing.The condition corresponding to the maximum dissipating capacity is deduced for given value of the vibration amplitude.The obtained results are helpful for designing beams laminated with shape memory alloys.     

形状记忆合金混杂复合材料薄壁梁主动变形模型

提出具有变形主动驱动作用的SMA纤维混杂复合材料单闭室薄壁截面梁的力-位移本构关系模型.基于变分渐近法导出具有SMA主动纤维的复合材料薄壁空心梁的二维截面刚度系数以及截面内力(矩)与位移(转角)关系方程,含SMA纤维层合板材料性能由混合率进行预测.基于Tanaka的SMA应力应变关系以及Lin的线性相变动力模型,导出了SMA诱发的轴力、扭矩与弯矩的数学表达式.由该文建立的具有拉伸-扭转-弯曲静变形耦合的一般公式出发,讨论周向均匀刚度配置以及周向反对称刚度配置特殊情形,并给出了简化的本构方程.在不考虑SMA纤维含量和温度变化的情况下,本文的模型可以退化为普通纤维复合材料单闭室薄壁截面梁的已有结果.通过数值计算揭示了SMA对弯曲-扭转静变形特性的作用规律,分析了SMA纤维含量、驱动温度和复合材料铺层角的影响.     

A phenomenological description of shape memory alloy transformation induced plasticity

Transformation induced plasticity is defined as the plastic flow arising from solid state phase transformation processes involving volume and/or shape changes without overlapping the yield surface. This phenomenon occurs in shape memory alloys (SMAs) having significant influence over their macroscopic thermomechanical behavior. This contribution presents a macroscopic three-dimensional constitutive model to describe the thermomechanical behavior of SMAs including classical and transformation induced plasticity. Comparisons between numerical and experimental results attest the model capability to capture plastic phenomena. Both uniaxial and multiaxial simulations are carried out.     

Finite Element Analysis of Shape Memory Alloy Adaptive Trusses with Geometrical Nonlinearities

This contribution deals with the nonlinear analysis of shape memory alloy (SMA) adaptive trusses employing the finite element method. Geometrical nonlinearities are incorporated into the formulation together with a constitutive model that describes different thermomechanical behaviors of SMA. It has four macroscopic phases (three variants of martensite and an austenitic phase), and considers different material properties for austenitic and martensitic phases together with thermal expansion. An iterative numerical procedure based on the operator split technique is proposed in order to deal with the nonlinearities in the constitutive formulation. This procedure is introduced into ABAQUS as a user material routine. Numerical simulations are carried out illustrating the ability of the developed model to capture the general behavior of shape memory bars. After that, it is analyzed the behavior of some adaptive trusses built with SMA actuators subjected to different thermomechanical loadings.