This thesis focused on improving the potential use of a self- healing bolted joi nt using shape memory alloys (SMAs). Self- healing bolted joints are used to red uce the likelihood of failure of structures due to loosening of bolted joints. T he clamping
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Thesis (M.E.)--Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, AUB, 2004.;"Advisor: Dr. Ahmad Smaili, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering--Member of Committee: Dr. Darwish Marwan , Professor, Mechanical Engineering--Member of Committee: Dr. Hamade Ramsey, Assist
