Recent advances in the applications of shape memory alloys in civil infrastructures: A review

S Zareie, AS Issa, RJ Seethaler, A Zabihollah - Structures, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) are a new generation of smart materials with the
capability of recovering their predefined shape after experiencing a large strain. This is …

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) for resilient bridges: A state-of-the-art review

AHMM Billah, J Rahman, Q Zhang - Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
Shape memory alloys (SMAs), as the self-explanatory name indicates, are materials that can
'memorize'or retrieve their pristine shape when exposed to temperature or load due to their …

Superelastic pendulum isolator with multi-stage variable curvature for seismic resilience enhancement of cold-regional bridges

W Zheng, P Tan, J Li, H Wang, Y Liu, Z **an - Engineering Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
This study develops a novel superelastic pendulum isolator with multi-stage variable
curvature (SPIVC) to enhance the seismic resilience of the cold-regional bridges. The SPIVC …

Experimental study of novel self-centering seismic base isolators incorporating superelastic shape memory alloys

B Wang, S Zhu, F Casciati - Journal of Structural Engineering, 2020 - ascelibrary.org
This paper proposes novel self-centering (SC) seismic base isolators by utilizing shape
memory alloy U-shaped dampers (SMA-UDs) with favorable superelastic behavior. Two …

Shape memory alloy (SMA)-cable-controlled sliding bearings: development, testing, and system behavior

D Liang, Y Zheng, C Fang, MCH Yam… - Smart Materials and …, 2020 - iopscience.iop.org
This paper presents an innovative type of friction sliding bearing system incorporating shape
memory alloy (SMA) cables. The study commences with cyclic tests on individual SMA …

SMA-braced steel frames influenced by temperature: Practical modelling strategy and probabilistic performance assessment

C Fang, J Chen, W Wang - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
This study presents a practical and efficient modelling approach for shape memory alloy
(SMA)-braced steel frames under various temperatures, and examines their probabilistic …

A state-of-the-art review on shape memory alloys (SMA) in concrete: Mechanical properties, self-healing capabilities, and hybrid composite fabrication

H Qian, M Umar, MNA Khan, Y Shi, A Manan… - Materials Today …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract This review explores Shape Memory Alloy Fibers (SMAF) as a promising
reinforcement for concrete structures, particularly in earthquake zones. Limited …

Development of superelastic SMA angles as seismic-resistant self-centering devices

B Wang, S Zhu, K Chen, J Huang - Engineering Structures, 2020 - Elsevier
Given their inherent unique superelasticity, the use of shape memory alloys (SMAs) to build
seismic-resistant self-centering devices has presented attractive prospects in the field of …

Shape memory alloy wire-based smart natural rubber bearing

FH Dezfuli, MS Alam - Smart Materials and Structures, 2013 - iopscience.iop.org
In this study, two types of smart elastomeric bearings are presented using shape memory
alloy (SMA) wires. Due to the unique characteristics of SMAs, such as the superelastic effect …

Seismic fragility assessment of SMA-bar restrained multi-span continuous highway bridge isolated by different laminated rubber bearings in medium to strong seismic …

MS Alam, MAR Bhuiyan, AHMM Billah - Bulletin of Earthquake …, 2012 - Springer
This study analytically determines the seismic fragility of a three-span continuous highway
bridge fitted with laminated rubber bearings and shape memory alloy (SMA) restrainers …