Numerical simulation of phase transformations in shape memory alloy thin films

Abstract

A unified variational framework and finite element simulations of phase transformation dynamics in shape memory alloy thin films are reported in this paper. The computational model is based on an approach which combines the lattice based kinetics involving the order variables and non-equilibrium thermodynamics. Algorithmic and computational issues are discussed. Numerical results on phase nucleation under mechanical loading are reported. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2006.