Pilot Experiences in the Application of Shape Memory Alloys in Structural Concrete
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 26, Issue 11
Abstract
The interesting properties of shape memory alloys (SMA) have increased the investigation, study, and development of possible applications of these alloys in the field of civil engineering. This paper presents a state of the knowledge of existing studies and applications of SMAs in distinguishing their properties: superelasticity, shape memory, and damping. The main objective of this paper is to discuss the advantages of concrete structures and improvements in their behavior when using SMAs and to collect critical unsolved aspects of SMAs that could be a starting point for the development of future research in this field.
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Acknowledgments
This paper was developed in the framework of project BIA2012-31432, cofunded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (MINECO) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
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