@inproceedings{572268ffc9a9478081acfa829e3ac900,
title = "Modeling of the bending actuation of shape memory composites",
abstract = "The present paper investigates the model that predicts the bending actuation properties of a Shape Memory Composite (SMC) based on a Shape Memory Polymer (SMP) and Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) wires. The proposed model determines the volume fraction of SMA in the SMC to properly balance the activation forces caused by temperature changes in the system. Indeed, the actuation forces in the composite appear to be caused by the glassy-rubbery transient behavior of the polymer, as well as by the phase transitions within the alloy. These transition temperatures, combined with the volume fraction of the SMA within the composite, provide the necessary balance of activation forces. Here, the modeling has been conducted using classic mechanical theory. The modeling includes the temperature effects on the mechanical properties of both materials in the composite, the most prevalent being the Elastic Modulus. The analysis has shown that a limited volume fraction of SMA in the range of 0.5% is enough to attain controlled deflection on the composite.",
keywords = "FEA modeling, Morphing properties, Shape memory alloys, Shape memory polymers",
author = "J. Terzak and P. Cortes and McClung, {A. J.W.} and Baur, {J. W.}",
year = "2012",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781622766536",
series = "Materials Science and Technology Conference and Exhibition 2012, MS and T 2012",
pages = "575--582",
booktitle = "Materials Science and Technology Conference and Exhibition 2012, MS and T 2012",
note = "Materials Science and Technology Conference and Exhibition 2012, MS and T 2012 ; Conference date: 07-10-2012 Through 11-10-2012",
}