Shape Memory Alloys in the design of morphing stator vanes

The thesis can be summarised as an exercise in linking the theoretical knowledge of Nickel Titanium Shape Memory Alloys to a practical space. Background work includes establishing a thorough understanding of the behaviour of Shape Memory Alloys, locating the opportunities for actuation available in...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wickramasinghe, Kasun
Other Authors: Rongong, Jem ; Tomlinson, Rachel
Published: University of Sheffield 2016
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.733590