Numerical simulations of poly-crystalline shape-memory alloys based on a micromechanical model

Based on a micormechanical model we describe the material behaviour of specimens made of shape memory alloys by a finite element implementation. These materials undergo solid to solid phase transformations during loading and unloading which determine the characteristic pseudo-elastic or pseudo-plastic material response. Phase transitions, orientation distribution (pole figures) and the influence of pre-texture on the specimen, due to some previous treatment like rolling, are discussed. (© 2009 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)