1. Use the temperature slider to change the SMA's temperature. 2. Apply stress using the stress slider. 3. Observe how the crystal structure and strain change. 4. Switch between Shape Memory and Superelastic modes to explore different behaviors. 5. Complete achievements and quiz questions to test your understanding! 6. Explore real-world applications in the Application Simulator.
This 3D model shows the crystal structure of the SMA. Austenite (high temperature) has a cubic structure, while martensite (low temperature) has a monoclinic structure. The phase transformation between these structures is key to the shape memory effect and superelasticity.
This graph shows the relationship between stress and strain in the SMA. The unique behavior of SMAs is evident in the non-linear relationship and the presence of hysteresis in the superelastic mode.
Temperature: 25.0 °C
Stress: 0.0 MPa
Strain: 0.00%
Crystal Structure: austenite
Mode: Shape Memory
Demonstrates how a stent expands inside a blood vessel.