Engineering Aspects of Shape Memory Alloys

Content: 
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Introduction, Pages v-vi
Acknowledgements, Page vii
An Introduction to Martensite and Shape Memory, Pages 3-20
Ni-Ti Based Shape Memory Alloys, Pages 21-35
Introduction to the R-Phase Transition, Pages 36-45
Ni-Ti-Cu Shape Memory Alloys, Pages 46-57
Shape Memory and Transformation Behavior of Martensitic Ti-Pd-Ni and Ti-Pt-Ni Alloys, Pages 58-68
Cu-Based Shape Memory Alloys, Pages 69-88
Cu-AI-Ni-Mn: A New Shape Memory Alloy for High Temperature Applications, Pages 89-95
On The Stability of Shape Memory Alloys, Pages 96-105
Measurable Changes Concomitant with the Shape Memory Effect Transformation, Pages 106-111
The Mechanical Aspects of Constrained Recovery, Pages 115-129
Wide Hysteresis Shape Memory Alloys, Pages 130-136
Shape Memory Alloy Tube and Pipe Couplings, Pages 137-148
The Design of Electrical Interconnection Systems with Shape Memory Alloys, Pages 149-157
Shape Memory Alloy Fastener Rings, Pages 158-169
Shape Memory Alloy Applications In Space Systems, Pages 170-177
Actuator and Work Production Devices, Pages 181-194
The Two-Way Shape Memory Effect, Pages 195-206
Thermal Actuators: A Comparison of Shape Memory Alloys with Thermostatic Bimetals and Wax Actuators, Pages 207-218
Electrical Actuators Alloy Selection, Processing and Evaluation, Pages 219-233
Design Principles For Ni-Ti Actuators, Pages 234-244
Design Principles for Cu-Zn-Al Actuators, Pages 245-255
Fatigue Properties of Ni-Ti Shape Memory Alloys, Pages 256-266
Fatigue of Copper-Based Shape Memory Alloys, Pages 267-280
Shape Memory Actuators for Automotive Applications, Pages 283-294
The Use of Shape Memory Alloys for Fire Protection, Pages 295-302
In Line Anti-Scald Safety Valve, Pages 303-314
Shape Memory Sensor and Actuator for Air Conditioners, Pages 315-329
Shape Memory Actuators in Circuit Breakers, Pages 330-337
Shape Memory Actuators for Robotic Applications, Pages 338-355
A Shape Memory Arming Device, Pages 356-361
Using Shape Memory for Proportional Control, Pages 362-366
An Engineer's Perspective of Pseudoelasticity, Pages 369-393
Thermal and Stress Cycling Effects and Fatigue Properties of Ni-Ti Alloys, Pages 394-413
Linear Superelasticity in Cold-Worked Ni-Ti, Pages 414-419
Eyeglass Frames and SMA - The Challenge and the Product, Pages 420-425
The Use of Ni-Ti as an Implant Material in Orthopedics, Pages 426-444
Medical Applications of Ni-Ti Alloys in China, Pages 445-451
Superelastic Ni-Ti Alloys in Orthodontics, Pages 452-469
Shape Memory Implants, Pages 470-476
The Use Of Ni-Ti In The Homer Mammalok®, Pages 477-482
The Use of Superelasticity in Guidewires and Arthroscopic Instrumentation, Pages 483-487
Some Notes on Mechanical Damping of Shape Memory Alloys, Pages 488-489
Index, Pages 491-499