This paper focuses on examining the mechanical properties of 7×7 configuration superelastic shape memory alloy (SMA) cables with a single wire diameter of 1.0 mm. The primary emphasis is on assessing their recovery capability and energy dissipation capacity. A detailed investigation on the effects of the heat treatment strategy, strain amplitude, cyclic loading, pre-training, and loading rate of the SMA cables on their mechanical performance—residual strain, energy dissipation, equivalent viscous damping ratios, strength, and stiffness—was conducted. Furthermore, the tensile strength and ultimate strain of SMA cables and SMA wire were compared by monotonic tensile tests. The results show that the SMA cable has excellent superelasticity after annealing at 400 °C for 10 min, and the strain recovery rate reaches 91.7%. Under constant strain amplitude loading and unloading training, the mechanical properties of SMA cable gradually tend to be stable, which should be considered in engineering applications. The recovery ability of SMA cable can be significantly improved by pre-training. The residual deformation of specimens without heat treatment and annealed for 10 min is reduced by 47% and 41% after pre-training, respectively. When the loading rate is greater than 5×10-4 s-1, the hysteresis loop shape of SMA cable is not sensitive to the change of loading rate. Compared with SMA wire, SMA cable has better ductility and robustness, which is suitable for providing sufficient restoring force in the case of large deformation. The test results provide experimental data support for the engineering application of SMA cables.
QIUC X, DUX L. A state-of-the-art review on the research and application of self-centering structures[J]. China Civil Engineering Journal, 2021, 54(11): 11-26.(in Chinese)
[4]
OZBULUTO E, HURLEBAUSS, DESROCHESR. Seismic response control using shape memory alloys:a review[J]. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 2011,22(14):1531-1549.
[5]
LIT, WANGS L, YANGT. Experiment and simulation study on vibration control of an ancient pagoda with damping devices[J].International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 2018,18(10): 1850120.
HUS J, GUQ, JIANGG Q, et al. Experimental study on seismic performance for an innovative self-centering SMA brace[J].Engineering Mechanics, 2021, 38(1): 109-118.(in Chinese)
HANJ P, ZHANGQ C. The investigation on mechanical behavior of a new-type self-centering viscoelastic damping brace[J]. Engineering Mechanics, 2021, 38(1): 195-204.(in Chinese)
[10]
FANGC, YAMM C H, MAH W,et al. Tests on superelastic Ni-Ti SMA bars under cyclic tension and direct-shear:towards practical recentring connections[J]. Materials and Structures,2015, 48(4): 1013-1030.
[11]
NINGQ J, ZHUL H, HANW,et al. Experimental study on mechanical properties of large NiTi superelastic shape memory alloy bars[J]. Smart Material Structures, 2022, 31(1): 015024.
QIANH, PEIJ Z, LIZ A,et al. Experimental study on seismic performance of self-centering beam-column joints reinforced with superelastic SMA and ECC[J]. China Civil Engineering Journal,2020, 53(11): 64-73.(in Chinese)
[14]
SPEICHERM, HODGSOND E, DESROCHESR, et al. Shape memory alloy tension/compression device for seismic retrofit of buildings[J]. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance,2009, 18(5): 746-753.
[15]
WANGW, FANGC, ZHANGA, et al. Manufacturing and performance of a novel self-centring damper with shape memory alloy ring springs for seismic resilience[J]. Structural Control and Health Monitoring, 2019, 26(5): e2337.
[16]
WANGB, ZHUS Y, CHENK X,et al. Development of superelastic SMA angles as seismic-resistant self-centering devices[J]. Engineering Structures, 2020, 218: 110836.
[17]
OZBULUTO E, DAGHASHS, SHERIFM M. Shape memory alloy cables for structural applications[J]. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering,2016,28(4):04015176.
[18]
SHERIFM M, OZBULUTO E. Tensile and superelastic fatigue characterization of NiTi shape memory cables[J]. Smart Material Structures, 2018, 27(1): 015007.
[19]
FANGC, ZHENGY, CHENJ B, et al. Superelastic NiTi SMA cables: thermal-mechanical behavior,hysteretic modelling and seismic application[J]. Engineering Structures, 2019,183:533-549.
[20]
SHIF, ZHOUY, OZBULUTO E,et al. Development and experimental validation of anchorage systems for shape memory alloy cables[J]. Engineering Structures, 2021, 228: 111611.
[21]
SHIF, OZBULUTO E, LIZ,et al .Effects of ambient temperature on cyclic response and functional fatigue of shape memory alloy cables[J]. Journal of Building Engineering,2022,52: 104340.
[22]
SHIY F, QIANH, KANGL P,et al. Cyclic behavior of superelastic SMA cable and its application in an innovative self-centering BRB[J]. Smart Material Structures, 2021,30(9):095019.
[23]
REEDLUNNB, DALYS, SHAWJ. Superelastic shape memory alloy cables: part Ⅰ-isothermal tension experiments[J]. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 2013, 50(20/21):3009-3026.
[24]
BIGGSD B, SHAWJ A. Experimental characterization of shape memory alloy actuator cables[C]//Behavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials and Composites 2016. Las Vegas,Nevada: SPIE,2016: 79-90.
[25]
EVIRGENA, KARAMANI, PONSJ,et al. Role of nano-precipitation on the microstructure and shape memory characteristics of a new Ni50.3Ti34.7Zr15 shape memory alloy[J].Materials Science and Engineering: A, 2016, 655: 193-203.
[26]
YANGX, ZHOUH J, YANGX, et al. Shape memory alloy strands as cross-ties: fatigue behavior and model-cable net tests[J].Engineering Structures, 2021, 245: 112828.
[27]
EGGELERG, HORNBOGENE, YAWNYA, et al. Structural and functional fatigue of NiTi shape memory alloys[J]. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 2004, 378(1/2): 24-33.
[28]
QIANH, WEID X, SHIY F,et al. Pre-tensioned SMA cable tests and its application in a novel self-centering viscoelastic damper[J]. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 2023,168: 107850.
[29]
MAS B, BIGGSD, VIEITOI,et al. Superelastic shape memory alloy cables for reinforced concrete applications[J]. Construction and Building Materials, 2017, 148: 307-320.
基金资助
国家自然科学基金资助项目(52078411)
National Natural ScienceFoundation of China(52078411)
陕西省创新能力支撑计划-青年科技新星资助项目(2022KJXX-47)
Shaanxi Province Innovation Ability Support Program-Youth Science and Technology New Star Project(2022KJXX-47)
陕西省教育厅青年创新团队科研计划项目(22JP041)
Shaanxi Provincial Department of Education Youth Innovation Team Research Project(22JP041)