Variational Thermomechanically Coupled Shape Memory Alloy Material Model and Optimization of Shape Memory Alloy Based Out‐of‐Plane Bistable Microactuator
Muhammad Babar Shamim, Hauke Goldbeck, Stephan Wulfinghoff · Wiley · 2026
This research presents a thermomechanically coupled model for shape memory alloys, enhancing the design of bistable microactuators.
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Why this matters
Key findings
- Developed a thermomechanically coupled model for SMAs.
- Model predicts shape memory effect and superelasticity.
- Applied the model to design a bistable microactuator.
- Actuator demonstrates bistable behavior under thermomechanical loading.
- Model shows efficiency and accuracy in capturing SMA responses.
What's new
The model extends existing formulations to better capture the thermomechanical behavior of SMAs in actuator design.
Limitations
The abstract does not mention experimental validation or real-world application testing of the proposed model.
Commercial context
The research is in the simulation stage and has not yet been demonstrated in practical applications.
Publication
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Publication date
- February 5, 2026
- Research type
- Paper
- License
- http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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