Abstract. In this paper, a thermodynamically consistent constitutive model, recently proposed for nanocomposite Shape-Memory Polymers (SMPs), is used as a basis for development of SMP beam element in a nite element framework. The beam theory utilized here is the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory with its basic assumptions. E ects of di erent materials as well as the geometric structural parameters, e.g. reinforcement (nano/micro-particles) volume fraction, viscosity coe cients, and external loads, on the thermomechanical response of the structure are studied in this work. The beam element numerical results are compared to those of 3D nite element modeling to verify validity of the beam element formulation and the assumptions made therein. This beam element provides us with a fast and reliable tool for simulation of structures, consisting of reinforced SMP beams. As an application, the developed nanocomposite SMP beam element could be used for numerical modeling of thermomechanical response of the drugs (e.g., theophylline) coated by lms of SMP nanocomposites. It is shown that the numerical results are in correspondence with those of the experiments reported for sustained release of SMPnanocomposite based drugs.