Development and Performance Evaluation of a Mechanical Connection for Steel and Shape Memory Alloy Bars

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) demonstrate a shape memory effect and superelasticity that can provide recovery performance to structural members. In this study, a round SMA bar was designed to replace the conventional deformed steel bar, particularly within the plastic hinge section of structural member...

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Main Authors: Min-Kyu Song, Eunsoo Choi, Jong-Han Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Metals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/3/300