Research Article

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

Table 2

Geometrical size of NiTiNb joints and steel pipes.

Geometrical size of NiTiNb joints
ā€‰Joint 1# (J1)Joint 2# (J2)Joint 3# (J3)

Inner diameter (mm)3.003.003.00
Outer diameter (mm)5.805.104.40

Geometrical size of steel pipes
ā€‰Pipe 1# (P1)Pipe 2# (P1)Pipe 3# (P1)Pipe 4# (P1)Pipe 5# (P1)

Inner diameter (mm)2.002.002.002.002.00
Outer diameter (mm)3.163.223.283.343.40