Deformation of shape memory alloys for shock energy absorption applications

• Main Author: Ang, Eng Ann
• Other Authors: Liu Yong
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Materials::Material testing and characterization
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/53570
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

In recent years, greater emphasis has been placed on the ability of structures and other applications to absorb large impact loads. Thin-wall tubes are the preferred form of materials for energy absorption testing purposes. While tubes made of conventional materials such as Steel and Aluminium alloy...