There is provided a method of training a shape memory alloy (SMA) workpiece. The method includes applying a force couple to a shape memory alloy (SMA) workpiece to impart a generally planar transformational behavior to the SMA workpiece to obtain a trained shape memory alloy (SMA) workpiece.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY STRUCTURES
PROCEDES ET SYSTEMES POUR STRUCTURES EN ALLIAGE A MEMOIRE DE FORME
2016-11-08
Patent
Electronic Resource
English