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Session 12: Aerospace, Automotive, Space and Civil Engineering Applications

Friday, May 24, 2013: 10:30-14:45
Congress Hall 2 (OREA Pryamida Hotel)
Session Chairs:
Dr. Peter Sarosi and Dr. Jan Frenzel
10:30
*Invited* On the Potentials of Shape Memory Alloy Activated Valves
Dr. Alexander J. Czechowicz, Ruhr-University Bochum; Prof. Horst Meier, Ruhr University Bochum
11:00
"Characterization of NiTi Shape Memory Damping Elements Designed for Automotive Safety Systems"
Dr. Joachim Strittmatter, WITg Institut für Werkstoffsystemtechnik Thurgau an der Hochschule Konstanz; Mr. Viorel Gheorghita, University Transilvania of Brasov; Prof. Paul Gümpel, WITg Institut für Werkstoffsystemtechnik Thurgau an der Hochschule Konstanz
11:15
Design and Development of a SMA-Based Device for the Protection of Masonry Arches and Vaults: Investigation On the Use of Different Types of SMAs
Dr. Riccardo Angiuli, CETMA Consortium; Dr. Donatello Cardone, Univeristy of Basilicata; Mr. Alessandro Largo, CETMA Consortium; Dr. Paolo Corvaglia, CETMA Consortium
11:30
Behavior of NiTi Wires for Dampers and Actuators in Extreme Conditions
Prof. Antonio Isalgue, Universitat Politecnica Catalunya - UPC; Dr. Carlota Auguet, Universitat Politecnica Catalunya - UPC; Dr. Ramon Grau, Universitat Politecnica Catalunya; Prof. Vicenç Torra, Universitat Politecnica Catalunya - UPC
11:45
New Pin Puller Based On SMA Technology for Space Applications
Dr. Néstor Nava, Arquimea Ingeniería, SL; Mr. Marcelo Collado, Arquimea Ingeniería, SL; Dr. Ramiro Cabás, Arquimea Ingeniería, SL
12:00
Rotary Actuator Based On Shape Memory Alloy for Operation in Mars
Mr. Francisco Alvarez, Arquimea Ingeniería, SL; Mr. Marcelo Collado, Arquimea Ingeniería, SL; Dr. Néstor Nava, Arquimea Ingeniería, SL; Dr. Ramiro Cabás, Arquimea Ingeniería, SL
12:15
REACT: Resettable Hold Down and Release Actuator for Space Applications
Dr. Néstor Nava, Arquimea Ingeniería, SL; Mr. Marcelo Collado, Arquimea Ingeniería, SL; Dr. Ramiro Cabás, Arquimea Ingeniería, SL
12:30
Lunch
13:30
Use of SMA Wire Actuators in a Clamping Device for Small Machine Tools
Prof. Horst Meier, Ruhr-University Bochum; Mr. Jan Pollmann, Ruhr-University Bochum
13:45
Replacement Paper - TBD
14:00
A SMA based Landing Gear conceived for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Mr. Salvatore Ameduri, Centro Italiano Ricerche Aerospaziali; Antonio Concilio, Centro Italiano Ricerche Aerospaziali; Nunzia Favaloro, Centro Italiano Ricerche Aerospaziali; Lorenzo Pellone, Centro Italiano Ricerche Aerospaziali
14:15
Low Backlash Planetary Gears with SMAs
Prof. Wolfgang Predki, Ruhr-Universität Bochum; Mr. Daniele Naro, Ruhr-University Bochum
14:30
Convective Heat Transfer of Wires and Springs for Use in SMA Heat Engines
Mr. Daniel B. Biggs, University of Michigan; Dr. Christopher Churchill, HRL Laboratories; Prof. John A. Shaw, University of Michigan
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