Shape memory and superelastic alloys technologies and applications / edited by K. Yamauchi ... [et al.].

Other author Yamauchi, K.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoCambridge, UK ; Philadelphia, PA : Woodhead Publishing,
Descriptionxvi, 208 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBook - Engineering 2011 (Elsevier and Woodhead) [EBCE11W]
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SeriesWoodhead Publishing in materials
Woodhead Publishing in materials. ^A870288
Contents Machine generated contents note: pt. I Properties and processing 1 -- 1. Mechanisms and properties of shape memory effect and superelasticity in alloys and other materials: a practical guide / K. Tsuchiya -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. Properties of shape memory alloys (SMAs) -- 1.3. Fundamentals of shape memory alloys (SMAs) -- 1.4. Thermodynamics of martensitic transformation -- 1.5. Conclusions -- 1.6. References -- 2. Basic characteristics of titanium-nickel (Ti-Ni)-based and titanium-niobium (Ti-Nb)-based alloys / H. Y. Kim -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Titanium-nickel (Ti-Ni)-based alloys -- 2.3. Titanium-niobium (Ti-Nb)-based alloys -- 2.4. Conclusions -- 2.5. References -- 3. Development and commercialization of titanium-nickel (Ti-Ni) and copper (Cu)-based shape memory alloys (SMAs) / K. Yamauchi -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Research on titanium-nickel (li-Ni)-based shape memory alloys (SMAs) -- 3.3. Research on copper (Cu)-based shape memory alloys (SMAs) --
Contents 13. Applications of superelastic alloys in the telecommunications, industry / T. Habu -- 13.1. Introduction -- 13.2. Products utilizing superelastic alloys in the telecommunications industry -- 14. Applications of superelastic alloys in the clothing, sports and leisure industries / T. Habu -- 14.1. Introduction -- 14.2. Products utilizing superelastic alloys in the clothing, sports and leisure industries -- 15. Medical applications of superelastic nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) alloys / I. Ohkata -- 15.1. Introduction -- 15.2. Hallux valgus -- 15.3. Orthodontic wire -- 15.4. Guide wire -- 15.5. Biliary stents -- 15.6. Regional chemotherapy catheter -- 15.7. Endoscopic guide wire -- 15.8. Device for onychocryptosis correction -- 15.9. References.
Contents 3.4. Conclusions -- 3.5. References -- 4. Industrial processing of titanium-nickel (Ti-Ni) shape memory alloys (SMAs) to achieve key properties / T. Nakahata -- 4.1. Introduction -- 4.2. Melting process -- 4.3. Working process -- 4.4. Forming and shape memory treatment -- 4.5. References -- 5. Design of shape memory alloy (SMA) coil springs for actuator applications / T. Ishii -- 5.1. Introduction -- 5.2. Design of shape memory alloy (SMA) springs -- 5.3. Design hape memory alloy (SMA) actuators -- 5.4. Manufacturing of shape memory alloy (SMA) springs -- 5.5. Reference -- 6. Overview of the development of shape memory and superelastic alloy applications / S. Takaoka -- 6.1. Introduction -- 6.2. History of the applications of titanium-nickel (Ti-Ni)-based shape memory and superelastic (SE) alloys -- 6.3. Other shape memory alloys (SMAs) -- 6.4. Examples of the main applications of titanium-nickel (Ti-Ni)-based alloys -- pt. II Application technologies for shape memory alloys (SMAs) -- 7. Applications of shape memory alloys (SMAs) in electrical appliances / T. Habu --
Contents 7.1. Introduction -- 7.2. Automatic desiccators -- 7.3. Products utilizing shape memory alloys (SMAs) -- 7.4. Electric current actuator -- 7.5. Reference -- 8. Applications of shape memory alloys (SMAs) in hot water supplies / A. Suzuki -- 8.1. Shower faucet with water temperature regulator -- 8.2. Gas flow shielding device -- 8.3. Bathtub adaptors -- 9. The use of shape memory alloys (SMAs) in construction and housing / T. Inaba -- 9.1. Introduction -- 9.2. Underground ventilator -- 9.3. Static rock breaker -- 9.4. Easy-release screw -- 9.5. Acknowledgements -- 10. The use of shape memory alloys (SMAs) in automobiles and trains / T. Kato -- 10.1. Introduction -- 10.2. Shape memory alloys (SMAs) in automobiles -- 10.3. Oil controller in Shinkansen -- 10.4. Steam trap -- 10.5. Conclusions -- 10.6. References -- 11. The use of shape memory alloys (SMAs) in aerospace engineering / T. Ikeda -- 11.1. Introduction -- 11.2. Development and properties of CryoFit (Aerofit, Inc.) -- 11.3. Development and properties of Frangibolt (TiNi Aerospace, Inc.) --
Contents 11.4. Development and properties of Pinpuller (TiNi Aerospace, Inc.) -- 11.5. Development and properties of variable geometry chevrons (VGC) (The Boeing Company) -- 11.6. Development and properties of hinge and deployment of lightweight flexible solar array (LFSA) on EO-1 (NASA and Lockheed Martin Astronautics) -- 11.7. Development and properties of rotating arm for material adherence experiment (MAE) in Mars Pathfinder mission (NASA) -- 11.8. References -- 12. Ferrous (Fe-based) shape memory alloys (SMAs): properties, processing and applications / H. Kubo -- 12.1. Introduction -- 12.2. Iron-manganese-silicon (Fe-Mn-Si) shape memory alloys (SMAs) -- 12.3. Shape memory effect of iron-manganese-silicon (Fe-Mn-Si) alloy -- 12.4. Mechanical properties of iron-manganese-silicon (Fe-Mn-Si) shape memory alloys (SMAs) -- 12.5. Proper process for shape memory effect -- 12.6. Applications of iron-manganese-silicon (Fe-Mn-Si) shape memory alloys (SMAs) -- 12.7. Future trends -- 12.8. References -- pt. III Application technologies for superelastic alloys --
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