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Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) for Aerospace Applications

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Shape memory alloys (SMAs) have the ability to ‘memorise’ or recover their previous form when subjected to thermal, thermomechanical or magnetic variations. This ability has resulted in a new class of materials for engineering applications in the aerospace, medical, automotive and home appliance sectors. This chapter surveys SMAs and the developments for aerospace applications.

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  1. Aerospace Vehicles Division, Netherlands Aerospace Centre NLR, Emmeloord, The Netherlands

    R. J. H. Wanhill

  2. Aeronautical Development Agency, Bangalore, India

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Wanhill, R.J.H., Ashok, B. (2017). Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) for Aerospace Applications. In: Prasad, N., Wanhill, R. (eds) Aerospace Materials and Material Technologies . Indian Institute of Metals Series. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2134-3_21

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