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Shape Memory Alloy Rock Splitters (SMARS)Shape memory alloys (SMAs) may be used for static rock splitting. The SMAs may be used as high-energy multifunctional materials, which have a unique ability to recover large deformations and generate high stresses in response to thermal loads.
Document ID
20170004929
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Benafan, Othmane
Noebe, Ronald D.
Date Acquired
June 2, 2017
Publication Date
May 16, 2017
Subject Category
Geophysics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-Patent-9,649,780
Patent Application
US-Patent-Appl-SN-14/709,907
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