A macroscopic multi-mechanism based constitutive model for the thermo-mechanical cyclic degeneration of shape memory effect of NiTi shape memory alloy

A macroscopic based multi-mechanism constitutive model is constructed in the framework of irreversible thermodynamics to describe the degeneration of shape memory effect occurring in the thermo-mechanical cyclic deformation of NiTi shape memory alloys(SMAs). Three phases,austenite A, twinned martensite Mtand detwinned martensite M~d, as well as the phase transitions occurring between each pair of phases( A → M~t, M~t→ A, A → M~d,M~d→ A, and M~t→ M~d) are considered in the proposed model. Meanwhile, two kinds of inelastic deformation mechanisms, martensite transformation-induced plasticity and reorientation-induced plasticity, are used to explain the degeneration of shape memory effects of NiTi SMAs. The evolution equations of internal variables are proposed by attributing the degeneration of shape memory effect to the interaction between the three phases(A, M~t, and M~d) and plastic deformation. Finally, the capability of the proposed model is verified by comparing the predictions with the experimental results of NiTi SMAs. It is shown that the degeneration of shape memory effect and its dependence on the loading level can be reasonably described by the proposed model.     

Study on the rate-dependent cyclic deformation of super-elastic NiTi shape memory alloy based on a new crystal plasticity constitutive model

In this paper, a crystal plasticity based constitutive model (Yu et al., 2013) is extended to describe the rate-dependent cyclic deformation of super-elastic NiTi shape memory alloy by considering the internal heat production. Two sources of internal heat productions are included in the proposed model, i.e., the mechanical dissipations of inelastic deformation and the transformation latent heat in the NiTi shape memory alloy. With an assumption of uniform temperature field in the alloy specimen, a simplified evolution law of temperature field is obtained by the first law of thermodynamics and the heat boundary conditions. An explicit scale-transition rule is adopted to extend the proposed single crystal model to the polycrystalline version. The capability of the extended polycrystalline model to describe the rate-dependent cyclic deformation of super-elastic NiTi shape memory alloy is verified by comparing the predictions with the corresponding experimental ones. The comparison demonstrates that the proposed constitutive model considering the internal heat production predicts the rate-dependent cyclic deformation of super-elastic NiTi shape memory alloy fairly well.     

Analysis of phase transformation from austenite to martensite in NiTi alloy strips under uniaxial tension

Phase transformation from austenite to martensite in NiTi alloy strips under the uniaxial tension has been observed in experiments and numerically simulated as a localized deformation.This work presents an analysis using the theory of phase transfor- mation.The jump of deformation gradient across the interface between two phases and the Maxwell relation are considered.Governing equations for the phase transformation are derived.The analysis is reduced to finding the minimum value of the loading at which the governing equations have a unique,real and physically acceptable solution.The equa- tions are solved numerically and it is verified that the unique solution exists definitely. The Maxwell stress,the stresses and strains inside both anstenite and martensite phases, and the transformation-front orientation angle are determined to be in reasonably good agreement with experimental observations.     

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.     

应力引起的镍钛单晶形状记忆合金相变的实验研究

在单晶形状记忆合金试样中,由于没有晶粒之间的约束,它的马氏体相界面移动比多晶容易,用实验方法研究其相变的特点,对建立新的理论模型有意义,因而对它的实验分析显得重要。本文利用高分辨率的CCD系统监测到NiTi单晶形状记忆合金在拉伸时的相变伪弹性的过程;利用X射线衍射法得到了NiTi单晶试样在拉伸方向的晶向;运用高分辨率的云纹干涉技术,获得了应力引起的NiTi单晶形状记忆合金相变时的变形场;利用高分辨率、高灵敏度的红外相机记录了NiTi单晶在拉伸状态下的温度变化规律;对低温下NiTi单晶的拉伸性能做了初步的研究,得到一些有意义的现象。     

Stress-induced transformation behavior of a polycrystalline NiTi shape memory alloy: micro and macromechanical investigations via in situ optical microscopy

An experimental investigation of the micro and macromechanical transformation behavior of polycrystalline NiTi shape memory alloys was undertaken. Special attention was paid to macroscopic banding, variant microstructure, effects of cyclic loading, strain rate and temperature effects. Use of an interference filter on the microscope enabled observation of grain boundaries and martensitic plate formation and growth without recourse to etching or other chemical surface preparation. Key results of the experiments on the NiTi include observation of localized plastic deformation after only a few cycles, excellent temperature and stress relaxation correlation, a refined definition of “full transformation” for polycrystalline materials, and strain rate dependent effects. Several of these findings have critical implications for understanding and modeling of shape memory alloy behavior.     

形状记忆合金热力学行为的模拟

基于塑性流动法则和马氏体相变动力学 ,引入马氏体体积分数和相变应力间的关系 ,对形状记忆合金的热力学行为进行了模拟 ,算例表明本文提出的形状记忆合金本构模型与实验结果比较吻合 ,且实施起来简单易行 ;最后还用该本构模型进行了有限元分析     

Phase transitions in the shape memory alloy CuAlNi

Shape memory alloys exhibit a complex load-deformation temperature behaviour. In CuAlNi different maximal recoverable deformations may be observed in tensile experiments. We have found five phases and their corresponding phase transitions, two of them are reversible and the others exhibit hysteresis. We use a thermodynamic theory to calculate the energy landscape that describes the behaviour of the CuAlNi specimen.Received: 8 March 2004, Accepted: 9 March 2004, Published online: 12 May 2004 Correspondence to: A. Musolff     

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.     

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.     

Constitutive modeling of shape memory alloy wire with non-local rate kinetics

A constitutive modeling approach for shape memory alloy (SMA) wire by taking into account the microstructural phase inhomogeneity and the associated solid–solid phase transformation kinetics is reported in this paper. The approach is applicable to general thermomechanical loading. Characterization of various scales in the non-local rate sensitive kinetics is the main focus of this paper. Design of SMA materials and actuators not only involve an optimal exploitation of the hysteresis loops during loading–unloading, but also accounts for fatigue and training cycle identifications. For a successful design of SMA integrated actuator systems, it is essential to include the microstructural inhomogeneity effects and the loading rate dependence of the martensitic evolution, since these factors play predominant role in fatigue. In the proposed formulation, the evolution of new phase is assumed according to Weibull distribution. Fourier transformation and finite difference methods are applied to arrive at the analytical form of two important scaling parameters. The ratio of these scaling parameters is of the order of 10⁶ for stress-free temperature-induced transformation and 10⁴ for stress-induced transformation. These scaling parameters are used in order to study the effect of microstructural variation on the thermo-mechanical force and interface driving force. It is observed that the interface driving force is significant during the evolution. Increase in the slopes of the transformation start and end regions in the stress–strain hysteresis loop is observed for mechanical loading with higher rates.      

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.     

Molecular-dynamics of a 2D model of the shape memory effect

A 2-dimensional molecular-dynamic model is presented for the investigation of crystalline phase transitions. The model is based on potential functions of the Lennard-Jones type. By use of two types of particles a stable square crystalline lattice may be created. It may transform into sheared variants, which represent martensitic phases. It turns out that the phase stability is dependent on the temperature of the body. In numerical experiments it is shown that the austenite appears to be stable at high temperature, while martensite is stable at lower temperature. The present article - being the first part of a work on the subject - explains the used model in detail. In several examples it is shown, how the model is capable to cover temperature-induced transitions between austenite and martensite. It turns out that the presented molecular dynamic experiments exhibit important characteristics as they are known from shape memory alloys.Received: 15 April 2002, Accepted: 18 March 2003, Published online: 27 June 2003 Dedicated to Professor Ingo Müller on the occasion of his 65th birthday     

形状记忆合金结构拓扑优化设计方法研究

形状记忆合金由于其优良的力学特性得到了广泛关注,并形成了一系列具有变革性的创新应用.为了充分提升形状记忆合金结构的力学性能,提出了一种基于实体各向同性材料惩罚模型SIMP (Solid Isotropic Materi-al with Penalization)的形状记忆合金结构拓扑优化方法.基于ZM宏观唯象本构模型,考虑形状记忆合金材料特性,对拓扑优化过程中引入的中间密度材料的奥氏体和马氏体弹性模量以及相变转变应力进行插值.同时,考虑形状记忆合金本身的材料非线性和结构在大变形下的几何非线性效应,以获得准确的力学响应.采用三密度场法来避免最终设计结果出现的棋盘格现象、网格依赖性和大量中间密度单元.利用超单元法来改善由于低密度单元引起的非线性有限元分析过程的数值不稳定问题.利用伴随法对优化模型中的响应函数进行灵敏度分析.最后,通过二维和三维的数值算例验证了本文的优化设计方法,结果表明本文提出的拓扑优化框架能够对预期性能的形状记忆合金结构方案进行求解.     

Three-dimensional modeling and numerical analysis of rate-dependent irrecoverable deformation in shape memory alloys

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) provide an attractive solid-state actuation alternative to engineers in various fields due to their ability to exhibit recoverable deformations while under substantial loads. Many constitutive models describing this repeatable phenomenon have been proposed, where some models also capture the effects of rate-independent irrecoverable deformations (i.e., plasticity) in SMAs. In this work, we consider a topic not addressed to date: the generation and evolution of irrecoverable viscoplastic strains in an SMA material. Such strains appear in metals subjected to sufficiently high temperatures. The need to account for these effects in SMAs arises when considering one of two situations: the exposure of a conventional SMA material (e.g., NiTi) to high temperatures for a non-negligible amount of time, as occurs during shape-setting, or the utilization of new high temperature shape memory alloys (HTSMAs), where the elevated transformation temperatures induce transformation and viscoplastic behaviors simultaneously. A new three-dimensional constitutive model based on established SMA and viscoplastic modeling techniques is derived that accounts for these behaviors. The numerical implementation of the model is described in detail. Several finite element analysis (FEA) examples are provided, demonstrating the utility of the new model and its implementation in assessing the effects of viscoplastic behaviors in shape memory alloys.     

相变温度对NiTi形状记忆合金耐磨性的影响

利用WMW-1型摩擦磨损试验机研究了在相同条件下相变温度对6种NiTi形状记忆合金耐磨性的影响,并分析其磨损机制.结果表明:超弹状态NiTi合金具有热弹性马氏体相变、高阻尼效应、应力诱发马氏体和超弹性等特性而使得其耐磨性较好,合金的耐磨性主要取决于相变温度、Ni原子的析出情况和合金硬度.     

形状记忆合金椭圆孔口问题的有限单元法

基于Lagoudas形状记忆合金(SMA)三维本构模型,假设材料为各向同性,推导了SMA平面应力状态的增量型本构方程,继而编写了ABAQUS用户自定义材料(UMAT)子程序,研究了在双向拉伸情况下,外载荷、温度、椭圆孔口长短轴之比对超弹性SMA椭圆孔口板中应力诱发马氏体相变区的影响。数值结果表明:应力诱发马氏体相变首先发生在椭圆孔口长轴端点部位,在外加载荷作用下逐渐扩展到板内,并由内向外形成马氏体相区、相变混合区和奥氏体相区;SMA板内应力诱发马氏体完全相变区面积与施加外载荷成正相关,与温度成负相关;随着椭圆孔口长短轴之比增大,SMA板内应力诱发马氏体完全相变区面积呈现出先减小后增大的趋势;拉应力差值相同时,相较于拉应力沿椭圆孔口长轴方向较大的情况,当拉应力沿椭圆孔口短轴方向较大时,SMA板内完全相变区面积较大,椭圆孔口周边应力集中现象更明显。     

A three-dimensional phenomenological model for martensite reorientation in shape memory alloys

In this work, we propose a macroscopic phenomenological model that is based on the classical framework of thermodynamics of irreversible processes and accounts for the effect of multiaxial stress states and non-proportional loading histories. The model is able to account for the evolution of both twinned and detwinned martensite. Moreover, reorientation of the product phase according to loading direction is specifically accounted for. Towards this purpose the inelastic strain is split into two contributions deriving, respectively, from creation of detwinned martensite and reorientation of previously existing martensite variants. Computational tests demonstrate the ability of the model to simulate the main aspects of the shape memory response in a one-dimensional setting and some of the features that have been experimentally found in the case of multiaxial non-proportional loading histories. Experimental non-proportional loading paths have also been simulated and a good qualitative agreement between numerical and experimental response is observed.