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Rapid Characterization of Shape Memory Alloy Material Parameters Using Computational Intelligence Methods

James V. Henrickson, Kenton Kirkpatrick, John Valasek
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2013, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T01A001, September 16–18, 2013
Paper No: SMASIS2013-3016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3016
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Topics: Shape memory alloys, Artificial neural networks, Temperature, Constitutive equations, Stress, Active materials, Alloys, Data collection, Engineers, Modeling
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Application of SMA Actuators to Spacesuit Glove Mobility

Grant Atkinson, Kenton Kirkpatrick, Darren Hartl, John Valasek
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Bio-Inspired Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, 375-381, September 19–21, 2012
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8068
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8068
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Topics: Actuators, Mechanical admittance, Shape memory alloys, Design, Astronauts, Dimensions, Finite element analysis, Manufacturing
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Active Length Control of Shape Memory Alloy Wires Via Reinforcement Learning

Kenton Kirkpatrick, John Valasek, Dimitris Lagoudas
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2009, Volume 1: Active Materials, Mechanics and Behavior; Modeling, Simulation and Control, 267-276, September 21–23, 2009
Paper No: SMASIS2009-1430
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2009-1430
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Topics: Shape memory alloys, Wire, Temperature, Actuators, Algorithms, Computer simulation, Shapes, Aerospace industry, Hardware