Low velocity response characteristics of composite plate with embedded shape memory alloy

Author(s)
Author(s)
Wu, Y.
Zhong, W.
Date Issued
2004
Publisher
Springer
Journal
Acta Mechanica Solida Sinica
Volume
17
Issue
3
Start page
251
End page
257
Abstract
This paper analyzes the characteristics of utilizing shape memory effect (SME) of shape memory alloy (SMA) in improving the low velocity impact resistance performance of composite plate by using finite element method. The constitutive relation for SMA hybrid composite plates is presented. The analytic model of finite element for SMA composite plate subjected to low velocity impact is established. The modified Hertz’s contact law is used to determine the impact contact force. The computing procedures for solving the finite element equation using Newmark direct integration method are given. The numerical modelling results show that the SMA can effectively improve the low velocity impact resistance performance of composite plate.
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