A 3D super-elastic model for shape memory alloys taking into account progressive strain under cyclic loadings

This paper concerns the mechanical behavior of super-elastic polycrystalline shape memory alloys under cyclic loadings. Sometimes, as shown by many experimental observations, a permanent inelastic strain occurs and increases with the number of cycles. A series of cyclic tests has been carried out and used to develop a 3D macroscopic model for the super-elasticity of SMAs able to describe the evolution of permanent inelastic strain during cycles.