@inproceedings{76bc9c011fbb4e0b9f55c596d6049037,
title = "Numerical model for an epoxy beam reinforced with superelastic shape memory alloy wires",
abstract = "We present a numerical solution for a smart composite beam consisting of an epoxy matrix reinforced with unidirectional superelastic shape memory alloy (SMA) fibers with uniform circular cross section. The beam is loaded by a tip load, which is then removed resulting in shape recovery due to superelasticity of the SMA wires. The analysis is carried out considering a representative volume element (RVE) of the beam consisting of one SMA wire embedded in epoxy. The analytical model is developed for a superelastic SMA/epoxy composite beam subjected to a complete loading cycle in bending. Using the proposed model, the moment-curvature profile, martensite volume fraction variation, and axial stress are determined. The results are validated against three-dimensional finite element analysis (3D FEA) for the same conditions. The proposed work is a contribution toward better understanding of the bending behavior of superelastic SMA-reinforced composites.",
keywords = "Cantilever beam, Numerical method, Shape memory alloy wire-reinforced composite, Superelasticity, Three-dimensional finite element analysis",
author = "Viet, {N. V.} and W. Zaki and Rehan Umer",
note = "Funding Information: like to acknowledge the financial support of Khalifa University through KUIRF research Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2018 SPIE.; Behavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials and Composites XII 2018 ; Conference date: 05-03-2018 Through 08-03-2018",
year = "2018",
doi = "10.1117/12.2296383",
language = "British English",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
publisher = "SPIE",
editor = "Naguib, {Hani E.}",
booktitle = "Behavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials and Composites XII",
address = "United States",
}