{"title":"Experimental Performance Evaluation of Shape Memory Alloy-Based Active Composites Under Aerodynamic Loading","authors":"Stefano Rodinò , Elio Matteo Curcio , Diego Perrone , Teresa Castiglione , Carmine Maletta","doi":"10.1016/j.prostr.2025.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prostr.2025.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presents an experimental investigation of a novel shape memory alloy (SMA)-based active composite designed for aerodynamic applications. The research addresses critical interface challenges in SMA-polymer composites through an innovative multi-material architecture incorporating a high-temperature silicone matrix and PC/ABS structural layer. Systematic wind tunnel experiments characterized the shape morphing capabilities under various aerodynamic loading conditions, with flow velocities ranging from 0 to 125 km/h. The experimental results demonstrate robust morphing performance, achieving a maximum deflection of 52 mm under static conditions and maintaining 60% of this capability (31.6 mm) at maximum flow velocity. The composite’s deformation profiles exhibit nonlinear behavior with increasing aerodynamic loads while preserving consistent actuation characteristics across all test conditions. This stability is attributed to the strategic integration of compliant and structural layers, effectively addressing previously reported interface limitations. The findings validate the effectiveness of the proposed material architecture for active aerodynamic components, particularly in automotive applications requiring reliable performance under varied operating conditions. The experimental characterization provides valuable insights for future development of adaptive structures, establishing a foundation for optimizing geometric and material parameters in SMA-based active composites.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20518,"journal":{"name":"Procedia Structural Integrity","volume":"69 ","pages":"Pages 20-25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144587886","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Diego Scaccabarozzi , Carlo Alberto Biffi , Jacopo Fiocchi , Abdelrahman Mohamed Ragab M. Ahmed , Marco Giovanni Corti , Ausonio Tuissi , Bortolino Saggin
{"title":"Characterization of Vibration Damping in Nitinol Samples Manufactured through Selective Laser Melting","authors":"Diego Scaccabarozzi , Carlo Alberto Biffi , Jacopo Fiocchi , Abdelrahman Mohamed Ragab M. Ahmed , Marco Giovanni Corti , Ausonio Tuissi , Bortolino Saggin","doi":"10.1016/j.prostr.2025.07.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prostr.2025.07.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research explores the potential of 3d-printed Nitinol samples to mitigate transmitted vibration levels, aiming at the development of interface dampers for space applications. The study investigates the correlation between the measured damping behaviour of Nitinol samples, measuring the loss factor with the half-power bandwidth approach in free-constrained conditions to avoid unwanted and unpredictaqw02ble dissipation given by the constraints. Among the influencing parameters, sample printing directions and post-additive heat treatments have been investigated. Results showed that by carefully tailoring the heat treatment process, it is possible to modulate the damping properties of Nitinol parts. This opens possibilities for engineers to design and manufacture lightweight aerospace components with optimised structural properties, minimising the overall mass and enhancing vibration characteristics. Moreover, this study paves the way for further research to optimise the Selective Laser Melting (SLM) process and post-treatment procedures for Nitinol alloys.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20518,"journal":{"name":"Procedia Structural Integrity","volume":"69 ","pages":"Pages 80-88"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144587895","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G. Goracci , E. Saeed , M.B. Ogundiran , C. Aymonier , J.S. Dolado
{"title":"Sustainable urban heat island mitigation with carbonated aggregate-based cement composites","authors":"G. Goracci , E. Saeed , M.B. Ogundiran , C. Aymonier , J.S. Dolado","doi":"10.1016/j.prostr.2025.06.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prostr.2025.06.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rapid increase in atmospheric CO<sub>2</sub> levels, predominantly resulting from anthropogenic activities, constitutes a significant challenge due to its critical role in driving climate change. Major CO<sub>2</sub> emitters include the steel and cement industries, with Portland cement production alone responsible for approximately 0.98 tonnes of CO<sub>2</sub> per tonne of clinker produced. This study addresses CO<sub>2</sub> emissions from these industries through a multifaceted approach that combines direct emissions reduction, advanced CO<sub>2</sub> capture technologies, and Urban Heat Island (UHI) mitigation strategies. This methodology employs by-products from the food and steel industries as agents for carbon capture and storage (CCS) through mineral carbonation. These carbonated by-products are subsequently transformed into cementitious materials exhibiting high solar reflectivity, specifically designed for urban infrastructure applications. These materials are intended to mitigate the UHI effect, thereby resulting in lower urban temperatures and reduced energy consumption for air conditioning. Enhanced urban livability and public health benefits have been observed, characterized by a reduced incidence of heat-related illnesses. In conclusion, the holistic strategy of utilizing industrial waste for CO<sub>2</sub> sequestration and developing cool cements presents a promising pathway to combat climate change. This approach not only addresses CO<sub>2</sub> emissions but also promotes sustainable urban environments and supports a circular economy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20518,"journal":{"name":"Procedia Structural Integrity","volume":"67 ","pages":"Pages 30-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144572451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hwan Lee , Savitha Srinivasan , Raissa Douglas Ferron
{"title":"Enhancing alkali-silica reaction resistance with nanomaterials: A comparative study of nano metakaolin and carbon nanotubes","authors":"Hwan Lee , Savitha Srinivasan , Raissa Douglas Ferron","doi":"10.1016/j.prostr.2025.06.013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prostr.2025.06.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Alkali-silica reaction (ASR) is a major durability concern affecting concrete infrastructure. Research on the mitigation of ASR has seen a resurgence due to the reduced availability of common mitigation materials like supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and lithium-based compounds. This study explored the efficacy of using nano metakaolin (NMK) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for ASR mitigation. In addition to examining ASR resistance, compressive strength, and bulk resistivity of the mixtures with and without nanomaterials were examined. The results show that when NMK and CNT are incorporated at appropriate dosages significant improvement in ASR resistance, compressive strength, and resistivity can occur.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20518,"journal":{"name":"Procedia Structural Integrity","volume":"67 ","pages":"Pages 107-114"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144572458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of Process Parameters on Final Geometry and Quality in Hot Tube Spinning Process","authors":"Gunes Murat , Erdem Nagihan , Yigit Mehmet","doi":"10.1016/j.prostr.2025.06.111","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prostr.2025.06.111","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Spinning is one of the oldest metal forming processes that produce rotationally axisymmetric and seamless final products by using plates or tubes [1]. Preform can be shaped via rollers, hot or cold and it has a big advantage in terms of manufacturing complex geometries [2]. It is used in many different industries around the world. However, the wall thickness of the output (final geometry) might be uneven or the roller path might be different than expected. It is clear that all of those results have a negative impact on the quality of the process, as they make it difficult to obtain the desired final geometry. Within the context of this study, the cylindrical tube will be used in the hot spinning metal forming process. It will be investigated how the reduction ratio, the roller geometry and the initial temperature of the preform affect wall thickness of the final geometry with the help of finite element analysis software.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20518,"journal":{"name":"Procedia Structural Integrity","volume":"68 ","pages":"Pages 653-659"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144580341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Katarina Monkova , Peter Pavol Monka , Željko Božić , Iva Rački
{"title":"Comparison of the stiffnesses of three types of porous structures","authors":"Katarina Monkova , Peter Pavol Monka , Željko Božić , Iva Rački","doi":"10.1016/j.prostr.2025.06.101","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prostr.2025.06.101","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The article deals with the investigation of the stiffness of selected porous structures. Three types of structures (Fisher-Koch S, Schoen IWP and Schoen F-RD) with cellular topology belonging to Triply Periodic Minimal Surfaces (TPMS) were modelled in PTC Creo software and additively manufactured by Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) technology. All samples were designed with a basic cell size of 10 x 10 x 10 mm at a specific mass of 0.5 g/cm<sup>3</sup> to compare their properties. Based on the results, it was possible to see that the best bending stiffness was shown by the Schoen F-RD type structure.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20518,"journal":{"name":"Procedia Structural Integrity","volume":"68 ","pages":"Pages 588-591"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144580327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Ceci , G. Costanza , C. Iandiorio , E. Marotta , P. Salvini , M.E. Tata
{"title":"Production of aluminum cellular solids, mechanical characterization through compression tests and correlation with image analysis","authors":"A. Ceci , G. Costanza , C. Iandiorio , E. Marotta , P. Salvini , M.E. Tata","doi":"10.1016/j.prostr.2025.06.068","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prostr.2025.06.068","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores the production and successive mechanical characterization of metallic lattice structures. Mechanical characterization was carried out through compression tests. Rectangular AA6082 cross-section specimens, manufactured utilizing a unit cell design featuring two different cell fill factors, were produced using the Lost PLA method. The process entailed creating a PLA model using 3D printing, which was subsequently transformed into structures made from AA6082 aluminum alloy through casting techniques. Static compression tests were conducted on manufactured samples, on which a numerical (FEA) comparison modelling was performed. The mechanical behavior of the lattice structures was also analyzed using two image analysis methods: Digital Image Correlation and Discrete Fourier Transform.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20518,"journal":{"name":"Procedia Structural Integrity","volume":"68 ","pages":"Pages 372-378"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144580490","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Stress ratio effect on the functional behavior of the pseudoelastic SMA","authors":"N. Bykiv , S. Yankovyi , V. Iasnii","doi":"10.1016/j.prostr.2025.06.073","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prostr.2025.06.073","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The effect of stress ratio on the functional properties of a nickel-titanium shape memory alloy was studied. Cylindrical specimens with a diameter of 4 mm were tested under uniaxial tensile cyclic loading in stress-controlled mode. The stress ratios were 0.1 and 0.5, with a frequency of 0.5 Hz in both cases. The experimental results determined the dissipated energy <em>W</em><sub>dis</sub> for both stress ratios 0.1 and 0.5. The dissipated energy increases exponentially up to 7 times with a decrease in the stress ratio under the same load. This result is explained by increased hysteresis loop area at a higher load amplitude. However, the fatigue life of specimens under a stress ratio equal to 0.5 is approximately three times higher than under a stress ratio equal to 0.1 at the same stress range.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20518,"journal":{"name":"Procedia Structural Integrity","volume":"68 ","pages":"Pages 405-408"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144580495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marwa Ben Bettaieb , Alexandra Renault-Laborne , Sylvain Depinoy , Ludovic Vincent , Thilo F. Morgeneyer
{"title":"Effect of microstructure on creep mechanical behavior and damage mechanisms of AISI 316L (N) austenitic stainless steels","authors":"Marwa Ben Bettaieb , Alexandra Renault-Laborne , Sylvain Depinoy , Ludovic Vincent , Thilo F. Morgeneyer","doi":"10.1016/j.prostr.2025.06.057","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prostr.2025.06.057","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The designation AISI 316L (N) regroups different materials that, depending on slight modifications of their chemical composition or on their manufacturing route, may develop different creep mechanical behavior and damage mechanisms. In this article, two AISI 316L (N) alloys are compared: a rolled plate and a niobium (Nb) rich hot forged thick plate. Both materials are submitted to the same creep conditions, 575 °C and 310 MPa. Due to a lower yield stress, the tensile strain at the end of the loading phase is higher for the Nb-rich alloy than for the rolled material. On the contrary, the subsequent creep strain rate and creep ductility are significantly lower for the Nb containing steel. The creep lifetime of the Nb-rich material is far longer than the one of the rolled Nb-free plate. Multiple internal crack initiations occur preferentially at the grain boundaries for both materials, but crack propagation eventually becomes mostly transgranular in the highly deformed rolled plate material while staying intergranular in the Nb-containing thick plate. Niobium carbonitrides and subgrain boundaries are revealed at the as-received state of the Nb-rich alloy. After this creep test, microstructural evolutions are only noticed in the Nb-free alloy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20518,"journal":{"name":"Procedia Structural Integrity","volume":"68 ","pages":"Pages 297-302"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144580717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Interlaminar fracture properties of flax fibre biobased composites interleaved with PPS veils","authors":"Robert Lowe , Vishnu Prasad , Neal Murphy , Alojz Ivankovic","doi":"10.1016/j.prostr.2025.06.039","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prostr.2025.06.039","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With growing environmental awareness and stringent government regulation, interest in environmentally friendly and recyclable composite materials has increased. Thus, the use of natural fibre-reinforced composites in mechanical and structural applications increased due to their economic and environmental benefits. Improving the interaction between the hydrophilic natural fibre and the hydrophobic matrix is critical to enhancing the mechanical properties and the interlaminar fracture behaviour. Common techniques include fibre surface treatments or the introduction of secondary reinforcements. However, these techniques are often time-consuming and energy-intensive. This project investigates the use of polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) veils, interleaved on a flax fibre bio-resin composite to investigate the interlaminar fracture properties. This avoids complexity and extra energy consumption. The PPS veils are placed at the mid-layer during the composite fabrication. Composites with PPS veils of areal densities of 5 g/m<sup>2</sup>, 10 g/m<sup>2</sup>, and 20 g/m<sup>2</sup> were fabricated using vacuum-assisted resin infusion and compared with the composite without the PPS veils. The Mode I interlaminar fracture toughness increased by 35%, 43%, and 60% respectively with the addition of veils at 5, 10 and 20 g/m<sup>2</sup>. This is attributed to the fibre bridging by the PPS fibres, which consume more energy for delamination. Mode II fracture toughness improved by 1%, 9%, and 13% for respective areal density. The flexural properties were also improved. The flexural strength showed a slight increase in the values by 10 %, 6 % and 15%, whereas the flexural modulus increased by 17%, 13% and 22% respectively with the addition of PPS veils.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20518,"journal":{"name":"Procedia Structural Integrity","volume":"68 ","pages":"Pages 173-183"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144580815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}