Structural characterization by x-ray diffraction of laser welded shape memory alloys

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Abstract

The demand of emerging joining techniques for shape memory alloys (SMA) has become of great importance, as their functional properties, namely shape memory effect (SME) and superelasticity (SE) present unique solutions for state-of-the-art applications. Literature shows that significant efforts have been conducted on laser welding of these alloys, although very limited results concerning mechanical properties are repeatedly achieved. A better understanding of the mechanical behaviour of these welded joints may be got through a detailed analysis of the structural characteristics of the material from the base metal to the weld bead. Such studies have been carried out on a series of Ni-rich Ni-Ti SMA laser welded plates using synchrotron radiation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPROCEEDINGS ICEM15
Subtitle of host publication15th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics FEUP - EURASEM - APAET Porto, 22-27 July 2012
EditorsJ. F. Silva Gomes, Mário A. P. Vaz
Place of PublicationPorto
PublisherINEGI-Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica e Gestão Industrial
Pages1-7
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)978-972-8826-26-0
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Event15th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics - Porto, Portugal
Duration: 22 Jul 201227 Jul 2012

Conference

Conference15th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics
Abbreviated titleICEM15
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityPorto
Period22/07/1227/07/12

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