A 3D numerical study of mixed-mode (I and II) stationary notch tip fields in shape memory alloys
摘要
In this work, the 3D nature of stationary mixed-mode (I & II) notch tip fields in shape memory alloys, initially in austenite phase, under small scale transformation and yielding conditions is studied through finite element simulations. An isotropic constitutive model which represents the combined effects of superelasticity and plasticity is employed. The effects of the above factors and temperature on the evolution of transforming and plastic zones as well as the spatial distribution of near-tip stresses, plastic strain and martensite volume fraction are analyzed. The results show that at a temperature above the austenite finish temperature,