<p>Architected materials are a class of materials with novel properties that consist of numerous periodic unit cells. <a>In past investigations, researchers have demonstrated how architected materials can achieve these novel properties by </a><a>tailoring the features of the unit cells without changing the bulk materials</a>. <a>Here, a group of architected materials called Phase Transforming Cellular Materials (PXCMs) are investigated with the goal of mimicking the novel properties of shape-memory alloys.</a> <a>A general methodology is developed for creating 1D PXCMs that exhibit temperature-induced reverse phase transformations (i.e., shape memory effect) after undergoing large deformations. During this process, the PXCMs dissipate energy but remain elastic (i.e., superelasticity). </a>Next, inspired by the hydration-induced shape recovery of feathers, a PXCM-spring system is developed that uses the superelasticity of PXCMs to achieve shape recovery. Following these successes, the use of PXCMs to resist simulated seismic demands is evaluated. To study how they behave in a dynamic environment and how well their response can be estimated in such an environment, a single degree of freedom-PXCM system is subjected to a series of simulated ground motions. Lastly, the concept of PXCMs is extended into two dimensions by creating PXCMs that achieve superelasticity in two or more directions. Overall, the findings of this investigation indicate that PXCMs<a>: 1) can achieve shape memory and recovery effects through temperature changes, 2) offer a novel alternative to traditional building materials for resisting seismic demands, and 3) can be expanded into two dimensions while still exhibiting superelasticity. </a></p> <p> </p>

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Made available in DSpace on 2015-05-08T14:59:54Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 arquivototal.pdf: 2777493 bytes, checksum: eef0d78a961712e8d2857815f543d068 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-02-14 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / Five different compositions of the Cu-Al-Mn shape memory alloys were cast under ambient atmosphere, and characterized thought optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and differential scanning calorimetry. Shape recovery and superelasticity was evaluated using mechanical tensile test, always comparing the results between them and observing the influence of manganese concentration on termomecanicals properties. Results were encountered regarding the shape recovery of approximately 5%, however, the compositions of the alloys Cu-Al-Mn analyzed have high brittleness, which should be kept to a minimum. Another favorable aspect in relation to these alloys is highly sensitive to the composition of its components, where 1 %peso increase in manganese content will reduce the Mi temperature around 60 K, which facilitates the handling of their transformation temperatures according to application needs. / Cinco composições diferentes da liga Cu-Al-Mn foram elaboradas em atmosfera ambiente, e caracterizadas por Microscopia Ótica, Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura, Difratometria de Raios-X e Calorimetria Diferencial de varredura. Em seguida suas propriedades termomecânicas foram medidas através de ensaios de tração, superelasticidade e recuperação de forma, sempre observando a influência da concentração do manganês em suas propriedades. Foram encontrados resultados promissores em relação à recuperação de forma de aproximadamente 5%, em contrapartida, as composições das ligas Cu-Al-Mn analisadas, possuem elevada fragilidade, algo que deve ser reduzido ao máximo. Outro aspecto favorável em relação a estas ligas é a alta sensibilidade à composição de seus componentes, onde 1% em peso de aumento no teor de manganês irá reduzir a temperatura Mi em torno de 60 K, o que facilita a manipulação de suas temperaturas de transformação de acordo com a necessidade da aplicação.