Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies (SMST) (September 21-25, 2008): Poster Session

Construction of a Safety Clutch with Shape Memory Actuators
Prof. Wolfgang Predki, Ruhr-Uni-Bochum; Mr. Björn Bauer, Ruhr-Uni-Bochum

Comparison of the Effects of Strain Rate in Three Different Environments on the Results of Tension Testing of Superelastic Nickel-Titanium (Nitinol)
Mrs. Meredith Platt, Instron; Mr. James Ritchey, Instron; Mr. Dennis Norwich, Memry Corporation

New Design of NT Memory Connector for fractures and nonunion of distal radius
Dr. Baoqing Yu, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University; chuncai zhang, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University; jiacan su, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University; shuogui xu, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University

Effects of thermal cycling on the temperature memory effect of TiNiNb alloys
Dr. Daqiang Jiang, China University of Petroleum, Beijing; Prof. Lishan Cui, China University of Petroleum, Beijing; Prof. Yanjun Zheng, China University of Petroleum, Beijing; Xiaohua Jiang, China University of Petroleum, Beijing; Yan Yan, China University of Petroleum, Beijing; Jiang Jiang, China University of Petroleum, Beijing

Effects of hydrogen on Ni47Ti44Nb9 shape memory alloy
Dr. Zhu Yan, China University of Petroleum; Prof. Lishan Cui, China University of Petroleum; Yanjun Zheng, China University of Petroleum; Tao Liu, China University of Petroleum; Xiaohua Jiang, China University of Petroleum

SME and TWSME Study in Ti-Ni Alloy after Strain Aging
Ms. Anna A. Chernavina, Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys; Dr. Elena P. Ryklina, Moscow State Institute of Steel and Alloys (Technological University); Prof. Sergey D. Prokoshkin, Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys; Ms. Natalya N. Perevoshchikova, Moscow State Institute of Steel and Alloys (Technological University)

Design and characterization of new Ti-Nb-Hf alloys
Ms. M. González, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; J. Peña, Elisava Escola Superior de Disseny; J. M. Manero, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; M. Arciniegas, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; F.J. Gil, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

Structure and Functional Properties of Precipitation-Hardening Fe-Mn Alloys with Controlled Shape Memory Effect
Prof. Victor V. Sagaradze, Institute of Metal Physics; Evgeny V. Belozerov, Institute of Metal Physics; Nina L. Pecherkina, Institute of Metal Physics; Mikhail L. Mukhin, Institute of Metal Physics

Martensitic transformation behaviors of TiNi alloys with non-homogeneous strains
Dr. Juntao Li, China university of Petroleum,Beijing; Yanjun Zheng, China University of Petroleum,Beijing; Prof. Lishan Cui, China University of Petroleum,Beijing

Wide range temperature memory effect of an in-situ NiTi alloys composite
Dr. Juntao Li, China university of Petroleum,Beijing; Prof. Yanjun Zheng, China University of Petroleum, Beijing; Prof. Lishan Cui, China University of Petroleum,Beijing

Wire drawing and functional characterization of thin NiTi wires
Dr. Sergio Armaboldi, CNR IENI; Paola Bassani, CNR IENI; Riccardo Casati, CNR IENI; Francesca Passaretti, CNR IENI; Elena Villa, CNR IENI; Ausonio Tuissi, CNR IENI

Modification of an Fe-14Mn-5Si-9Cr-5Ni alloy by adding Copper
Prof. Hu Bao-Quan, North University of China

Treatment of severely comminuted patellar fractures with Nitinol Patellar Concentrator
Mr. XU Shuogui, Second Military Medical University

Thermal diffusivity of porous Ni-Ti SMAs
Dr. Claudio Zanotti, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche; Ausonio Tuissi, CNR IENI; Piero Giuliani, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche; Paola Bassani, CNR IENI

Apparatus for SMA transition temperatures measurement
Mr. Zdenek O. Jedlicka, Technical University of Ostrava

Material Characterization of Manufactured NiTi SMAs
Dr. Savas Dilibal, Yeditepe University; Prof. Nurhan Cansever, Yildiz Technical University

Factors influencing the reversion of stress-induced martensite to austenite in a Fe-Mn-Si-Cr-Ni shape memory alloy
Prof. Leandru G. Bujoreanu, The Gheorghe Asachi Technical University from Iasi; Prof. Sergiu Stanciu, The Gheorghe Asachi Technical University from Iasi; Prof. Radu Ioachim Comaneci, The Gheorghe Asachi Technical University from Iasi; Dr. Markus Meyer, NETZSCH; Dr. Vasile Dia, S.C.MITTAL STEEL Iasi S.A.; Ciprian Lohan, The Gheorghe Asachi Technical University from Iasi

The modeling of the magnetocaloric effect in the shape memory Heusler Ni-Mn-Ga alloys by Monte-Carlo simulations
Prof. Vasiliy D. Buchelnikov, Chelyabinsk State university; Sokolovsky Vladimir V, Chelyabinsk State university; Taskaev Sergey V, Chelyabinsk State university

The investigation of the phase transformations in the shape-memory Heusler Ni-Mn-X (In, Sn,Sb) alloys by Monte-Carlo simulations
Dr. Sergey V. Taskaev, Chelyabinsk State University; Vladimir V. Sokolovsky, Chelyabinsk State University; Vasiliy D. Buchelnikov, Chelyabinsk State University; Prof. Peter Entel, University of Duisburg-Essen

Study of shape memory effect developed by helical springs made from Cu-Al-Ni base alloy by lost-wax casting
Prof. Sergiu Stanciu, The Gheorghe Asachi Technical University from Iasi; Prof. Leandru G. Bujoreanu, The Gheorghe Asachi Technical University from Iasi; Prof. Nicanor Cimpoesu, The Gheorghe Asachi Technical University from Iasi; Prof. Iulian Ionita, The Gheorghe Asachi Technical University from Iasi

“One-module”-actuators based on partial activation of shape memory components
Mr. Sven Langbein, Ruhr-University Bochum; Prof. Ewald Georg Welp, Ruhr-University Bochum

Investigation on the Hysteretic Behavior of NiTi Shape Memory Wires Actuated under Quasi-Equilibrium and Dynamic Conditions
Mr. Alberto Coda, SAES Getters S.p.A; Marco Fabrizio Urbano, SAES Getters S.p.A; Luca Fumagalli, SAES Getters S.p.A; Francesco Butera, SAES Getters S.p.A

Thermomechanical properties of porous NiTi alloy produced by SHS
Dr. Paola Bassani, CNR IENI; Ausonio Tuissi, CNR IENI; Piero Giuliani, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche; Dr. Claudio Zanotti, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche

Relative grain size influence on the mechanical behavior in shape memory material in flexion test
Dr. Jacinto Cortés-Pérez, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; F. N. García C., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; G. González R., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; A. Reyes S., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; Dr. H. Flores Z., Centro de Investigaciones en Materiales Avanzados

Effect of pulsed heat treatment on microstructure of rapidly quenched TiNiCu alloys
Dr. Alexander V. Shelyakov, Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (State University); Alexander A. Korneev, Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (State University)

A study of NiMnGa high temperature shape memory alloys
Dr. Yan Li, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics; Prof. Fushun Liu, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics; Prof. Huibin Xu, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Numerical simulation of SMA structures using interior-point methods
Mr. Jean-Philippe Seguin, LCPC; Dr. Michael Peigney, LCPC

Characterization of a New Precipitate Phase and its Effect on the Work Characteristics of a Near-Stoichiometric Ni30Pt20Ti50 High-Temperature Shape Memory Alloy
Dr. Anita Garg, NASA Glenn Research Center; Darrell Gaydosh, NASA Glenn Research Center; Ronald D. Noebe, NASA Glenn Research Center; Santo Padula II, NASA Glenn Research Center; Glen S. Bigelow, NASA Glenn Research Center; David Diercks, University of North Texas; Sarah McMurray, Western Kentucky University; Michael J. Kaufman, Colorado School of Mines; Peter Sarosi, The Ohio State University; Michael J. Mills, The Ohio State University

The stress-induced martensitic transformation of aged ferromagnetic shape memory Fe-Ni-Co-Ti-Cu alloys
Mr. Anatoliy N. Titenko, Institute of Magnetism

The effect of thermo-mechanical treatment on the microstructure and properties of NiTiNb shape memory alloys
Mrs. Ermin Wang, Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials; Genlin Yang, Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials; Zhenye Zhao, Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials

Anti-tampering system: a novel application for shape memory alloy actuators
Mr. Francesco Stortiero, Technosprings Italia srl; Romano Gualandris, Technosprings Italia srl; Stefano Gualandris, Technosprings Italia srl

On the Influence of Alloy Composition on the Microstructures, Workability and functional Stability of NiTiZr Shape Memory Alloys
Dr. Jan Frenzel, Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum; Lorenz Gerke, Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum; Klaus Neuking, Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum; Gunther Eggeler, Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum

End Plate Moment Connections with Superelastic Shape Memory Fasteners
Prof. Mehdi Ghassemieh, University of Tehran

High energy milling powder preparation of equiatomic Ni-Ti shape memory alloy
Dr. Francisco Ambrozio Filho, Centro Universitario da FEI

Shape Memory Alloy Tension/Compression Device for Seismic Retrofit of Buildings
Prof. Reginald DesRoches, Georgia Institute of Technology; Dr. Darel E. Hodgson, PhD, Nitinol Technology, Inc.; Matthew Speicher, Georgia Institute of Technology

Kinetics of failure rate accumulation and TiNi shape memory alloy fracture under the cycling
Dr. Vladimir A. Andreev, Industrial Center "MATEKS"; Dr. Andrey B. Bondarev, Industrial Center "MATEKS"; Prof. Mikhail A. Khusainov, Yaroslav the Wise Novgorod State University; Dr. Aleksandr A. Larionov, Yaroslav the Wise Novgorod State University; Dr. Galina V. Plastinina, Yaroslav the Wise Novgorod State University

The Influence of Overheating and Notches on TiNi Shape Memory Alloy Spherical Segments Functionality
Prof. Mikhail A. Khusainov, Yaroslav the Wise Novgorod State University; Dr. Andrey B. Bondarev, Industrial center “MATEKS”; Dmitry A. Maslenkov, Yaroslav the Wise Novgorod State University; Dr. Vladimir A. Andreev, Industrial center “MATEKS”

Electrochemical deposition of Fe-Pd thin films with 30% at Pd
Dr. Massimiliano Bestetti, Politecnico di Milano; M. Villa, Politecnico di Milano; C. Borioli, Politecnico di Milano; S. Franz, Politecnico di Milano; P.L. Cavallotti, Politecnico di Milano

Electrochemical reaction mechanism of nitinol in the amidosulphonic acid- formamide system
Dr. Weidong Miao, General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals; Mrs. Yuling Hu, General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals; Zhaowei Feng, General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals; Jiangbo Wang, General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals; Zhishan Yuan, General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals

New stiff dampers based on shape memory alloys
Prof. Jose San Juan, University of the Basque Country; Mr. Mariano Barrado, University of the Basque Country; Dr. Gabriel A. Lopez, University of the Basque Country; Prof. Maria L. No, University of the Basque Country

Self accommodating microstructure of the B19 martensites in Ni-Ti-Cu alloys
Dr. Madangopal Krishnan, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

Development of texture and microstructure during cold Rolling and annealing of a Fe-based shape memory alloy
Mr. Bikas C. Maji, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre; Mr. Vijay Hiwarkar, Indian Institute of Technology; Dr. Madangopal Krishnan, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre; Prof. Indradev Samajdar, Indian Institute of Technology; Prof. R.K. Ray, Tata Steel

The martensitic microstructure of modulated 5M martensite in off-stoichiometric Ni₂MnGa ferromagnetic shape memory alloys
Ms. Pallavi Sontakke, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre; Ms. Amita Gupta, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre; Dr. Madangopal Krishnan, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

In situ XRD study of the transformation charcaterisitics of severely plastic deformed NiTi SMA
Prof. Francisco M. Braz Fernandes, FACULDADE DE CIÊNCIAS E TECNOLOGIA / UNL; Alain Pereira, FACULDADE DE CIÊNCIAS E TECNOLOGIA / UNL; Karimbi Koosappa Mahesh, FACULDADE DE CIÊNCIAS E TECNOLOGIA / UNL; Rui Jorge Cordeiro Silva, FACULDADE DE CIÊNCIAS E TECNOLOGIA / UNL; Carmela Gurau, "Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati

Combined effects of different heat treatments and alloying elements on transformation behavior of NiTi orthodontic wires
Mr. S. Mohamad S. Aghamiri, University of Tehran; Prof. Mahmoud Nili Ahmadabadi, University of Tehran; Shahram Raygan, University College of Engineering, Tehran University

Examination of the Cu-13,4Al-5Ni Shape Memory Alloy
Mr. Marton Benke, University of Miskolc; Dr. Valeria Mertinger, University of Miskolc; Dr. Lajos Daroczi, University of Debrecen

Stress Induced Martensitic Transformation in the Crack Tip Region of NiTi Alloy
A Falvo, University of Calabria; F Furgiuele, University of Calabria; A. Leonardi, University of Calabria; Dr. C. Maletta, University of Calabria

Development of wire drawing and surface treatment of NiTi shape memory alloys
Dr. Leonardo K. Kabayama, Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica; Willian M. M. Menezes, Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica; Odair D. Rigo, Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica; Prof. Jorge Otubo, Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica

Influence of carbon content on the rotary bending fatigue tests of NiTi SMA wires
Mr. Willian M. M. Menezes, Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica; Dr. Leonardo Kyo Kabayama, Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica; Mr. Odair D. Rigo, Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica; Prof. Jorge Otubo, Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica

Nitrogen plasma immersion ion implantation on NiTi SMA
Dr. Silmara Cristina Baldissera, Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica; Eliene Nogueira de Camargo, Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica; Maria M. da Silva, Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica; Dr. Mario Ueda, National Institute for Space Research; Prof. Jorge Otubo, Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica

Carbon fiber reinforced smart laminates based on NiTiNOL microactuators: embedding techniques and interface analysis
Dr. Paolo Bettini, Politecnico di Milano; Prof. Giuseppe Sala, Politecnico di Milano; Prof. Luca Di Landro, Politecnico di Milano; Dr. Marco Riva, Politecnico di Milano; Jennifer Cucco, Politecnico di Milano

The radiopacity of Ni-Ti alloys: A fundamental approach
Mr. Shane M. Carr, University of Limerick; Syed A. M. Tofail, University of Limerick; Paul Devereux, University of Limerick; Tim McGloughlin, University of Limerick; Mr. Shay Lavelle, Cook Ireland Ltd.; Dr. James M. Carlson, Cook Incorporated

Effect of aging on superelastic behavior and transformation temperatures of Ti-50.5 at.% Ni shape memory alloy
Ms. Fariba Naghdi, University of Tehran; Prof. Mahmoud Nili-ahmadabadi, School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, University College of Engineering, Tehran University; Mr. Hamed Shahmir, Tehran University; Dr. Ismaeil Haririan, Tehran University of Medical Science

The mechanical and thermal behaviors of heat treated NiTi orthodontic archwires
Mr. S. Mohamad S. Aghamiri, University of Tehran; Prof. Mahmoud Nili Ahmadabadi, University of Tehran; Shahram Raygan, University College of Engineering, Tehran University; Dr. Ismaeil Haririan, Tehran University of Medical Science; Dr. M. Sadegh A. Akhondi, Tehran University of Medical Science

Temperature full-field measurement and heat sources estimation during superelastic tests of NiTi samples
Mrs. Pauline Schlosser, Grenoble universities; Mr. Hervé Louche, Université de Savoie; Denis Favier, Grenoble universities; Laurent Orgeas, Grenoble universities

The effect of magnetoelectropolishing on corrosion and fatigue resistance of NiTi endodontic rotary files
Mr. Ryszard Rokicki, Electrobright; Prof. Tadeusz Hryniewicz, Politechnika Koszalinska; Prof. Krzysztof Rokosz, Politechnika Koszalinska