Superelasticity and Shape Memory Alloys
AimsBefore you startIntroductionMartensitic Phase Transformations - A Simple ExampleMartensitic Phase Transformations - Basic ThermodynamicsMartensitic Phase Transformations - Hysteresis CharacteristicsSuperelasticity - Strain Accommodation by Martensite FormationSuperelasticity - Hysteresis in the Stress-Strain BehaviourShape Memory Effect - "Training" of the TransformationShape Memory Effect - The "Ferris Wheel" ExperimentMicrostructural Changes during Thermo-Mechanical TreatmentLimits of SuperelasticityApplicationsSummaryQuestionsGoing furtherTLP creditsTLP contentsShow all contentViewing and downloading resourcesAbout the TLPsTerms of useFeedbackCredits Print this page
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Before you start
It might be useful to understand how localised strain varies within a spring subjected to axial extension, which is covered in the Bending and Torsion of Beams TLP. However, the issue is relevant only to a small part of this TLP.
It would be helpful to have a clear understanding of the basic concepts of thermodynamics. These can be found in the Phase Diagrams TLP and the Ellingham Diagrams TLP.