Finite Element Simulation of NiTiNb Shape Memory Alloy Pipe-Joint Subjected to Coupled Transformation and Plastic Deformation

<div>(a) Contour maps of <i>σ</i><sub>equ</sub> in J1-P3, J2-P3, and J3-P3 at room temperature, and (b) Mises equivalent stress contour in the cross-section of the NiTiNb joint at room temperature.</div>

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Figure 8: Finite Element Simulation of NiTiNb Shape Memory Alloy Pipe-Joint Subjected to Coupled Transformation and Plastic Deformation 