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Development and Characterization of a Self-Stressing Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)-Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) Composite Patch for Repair of Cracked Steel Structures
… and civil infrastructure. However, existing prestressing methods require the use of heavy and complex fixtures to apply prestressing forces, which is impractical in many applications. In this research a self-stressing shape memory alloy (SMA)-fiber reinforced polymer patch is presented that can …
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Multiaxial Fatigue Life Extension of Steel Elements Using Shape-Memory Alloy/Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (SMA/CFRP) Patch
… behavior, performance, and implementation of a self-stressing (thermally activated) shape-memory alloy (SMA) / carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) patch for the repair of cracked steel elements. The SMA/CFRP patch provides crack bridging effects through its stiffness contribution to the …