The Interface Adhesive Properties and Mechanical Properties of Shape Memory Alloy Composites

Abstract

The interface adhesive properties and mechanical properties of shape memory alloy composites were experimentally investigated. The two diameters of shape memory alloy (SMA) wire were surface modified by sandpaper, acid corrosion and alkali corrosion. Pull-out tests of single fiber and tensile tests of composite laminates were carried out. The results show that SMA after acid corrosion is the most effective to improve interface adhesive properties. With the increase of SMA diameter, the contact area between the matrix and SMA increases, so the degree of interfacial bonding is more obvious. The mechanical properties of SMA-modified composite laminates polished by sandpaper have been fully improved. SMA plays a full role in tensile resistance as long as the interface adhesive strength is large enough. Scanning electron microscopy shows that the surface roughness of the SMA wire treated in H2SO4 is more obvious than the other two.