Issue 23

Cover	1
Index	3
On the preparation and characterization of thin NiTi shape memory alloy wires for MEMS; R. Casati, M. Vedani, S.A.M. Tofail, C. Dikinson, A. Tuissi	9
Fracture mechanics of pseudoelastic NiTi alloys: review of the research activities carried out at University of Calabria; C. Maletta, F. Furgiuele, E. Sgambitterra	15
Functional fatigue of NiTi Shape Memory wires for a range of end loadings and constraints; G. Scirè Mammano, E. Dragoni	27
Application of martensitic SMA alloys as passive dampers of GFRP laminated composites; M. Bocciolone, M. Carnevale, A. Collina, N. Lecis, A. Lo Conte, B. Previtali, C.A. Biffi, P. Bassani, A. Tuissi	36
Compliant actuation based on dielectric elastomers for a force-feedback device: modeling and experimental evaluation; R. Vertechy, G. Berselli, M. Bergamasco, V. Parenti Castelli, G. Vassura	49
Properties and applications of magnetorheological fluids; A. Spaggiari	59
A magnetorheological clutch for efficient automotive auxiliary device actuation; F. Bucchi, P. Forte, F. Frendo, R. Squarcini	64
Effect of pressure on the physical properties of magnetorheological fluids; A. Spaggiari, E. Drag	77
Design and characterization of a fractal-inspired multi-frequency piezoelectric energy converter; D. Castagnetti	89
Electro-mechanical coupled design of self-powered sensing systems and performances comparison through experiments; A. Somà, G. De Pasquale	96
A numerical study of squeeze-film damping in MEMS-based structures including rarefaction effects; M.F. Pantano, L. Pagnotta, S. Nigro	105
Experimental methods for the characterization of fatigue in microstructures; G. De Pasquale, A. Somà	116
Wear surface damage of a Stainless Steel EN 3358 aeronautical component subjected to sliding; F. Felli, A. Brotzu, C. Vendittozzi, A. Paolozzi, F. Passeggio	129

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