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What is Shape-Memory Alloy

Chapter 5
Handbook of Research on Seismic Assessment and Rehabilitation of Historic Structures
A smart metallic material that remembers its original shape and after deformation it returns to it if heated.
Published in Chapter:
Passive Control Techniques and their Applications in Historic Structures
Angeliki Papalou (Technological Educational Institute of Western Greece, Greece)
Copyright: © 2015 |Pages: 31
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8286-3.ch005
Abstract
Preservation of historic heritage is an endeavor of great significance. Environmental causes and earthquake activity have deteriorated and damaged monuments of important historical value. Passive control techniques that have been used for many years to control vibrations of structures and machines could also be used to protect historic structures from earthquakes. These passive techniques not only increase the seismic safety of structures but also respect their appearance which can be significantly altered by conventional strengthening techniques. This chapter reviews the most important passive techniques and presents selected applications to significant historical structures and monuments.
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