Abstract
This study intensively examined the mechanical properties of large-sized superelastic shape memory alloy (SMA) bars, mainly focusing on their self-centering and energy dissipation capabilities. A detailed investigation on the effects of the heat treatment strategy, loading rate, strain amplitude, cyclic loading, prestress, and diameter of the SMA bars on their mechanical performance—residual strain, energy dissipation, equivalent viscous damping ratios, strength, and stiffness—was conducted. Furthermore, the fracture microstructure of monotonic tensile specimens was analyzed via scanning electron microscopy. The results indicated that the optimally heat-treated SMA bars show good superelasticity. The mechanical properties were relatively stable under constant strain loading–unloading training, which should be considered in engineering applications. The test results provided basic experimental data support for the engineering application of large SMA bars.
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