This short monograph presents an analysis and design methodology for shape memory alloy (SMA) components such as wires, beams, and springs for different applications. The solid-solid, diffusionless phase transformations in thermally responsive SMA allows them to demonstrate unique characteristics like superelasticity and shape memory effects. The combined sensing and actuating capabilities of such materials allows them to provide a system level response by combining multiple functions in a single material system. In SMA, the combined mechanical and thermal loading effects influence the functionality of such materials.

The aim of this book is to make the analysis of these materials accessible to designers by developing a "strength of materials" approach to the analysis and design of such SMA components inspired from their various applications with a review of various factors influencing the design process for such materials.

Presents a design methodology for shape memory alloy (SMA) components such as wires, beams and springs for different applications Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext

Dr. Ashwin Rao, BDS, MDS (Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry) , is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry at Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India. He obtained his Master of Dental Surgery degree from Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2005. He has a passion for teaching and his previous instructional audiovisual presentations have won awards from his institution as the best audio-visual learning resources for students. He has coauthored a textbook titled "Contemporary Treatment Techniques in Pediatric Dentistry" and a Video chapter titled "Stainless steel crowns in Pediatric Dentistry" through Springer publications. He is an invited speaker on "Midazolam Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry", "Local Anesthetic Techniques in Children" and "Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry" at various forums of dentistry. He has authored a number of book chapters and articles in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Shweta Tiwari, BDS, MDS (Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry) completed her Master of Dental Surgery from Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2015. She pioneered the concept of an exclusive pediatric dental practice, "Tiny Teeth Children's Dental Clinic" in Mangalore, India. She has co-authored a video chapter titled "Stainless steel crowns in Pediatric Dentistry" through Springer publications. She has won several awards for her presentations at Pediatric Dental scientific forums and has been involved in oral health education of children and mothers through school programs and social media platforms. She is actively engaged in creating "Clinical Sedation" videos, available on her practice social media handle @tinyteethchildrensdentalclinic. These videos benefit parents wanting to understand the concept of sedation and dentists wanting to learn the ropes of sedation.

Inhalt
Introduction to Shape Memory Alloys.- Production and processing of SMA components.- Need Analysis for Design of SMA components/structures.- Factors influencing design of SMA Actuators.- Stroke estimation.