Natural Frequency Analysis of Sigmoid Functionally Graded Sandwich Beams in the Framework of High Order Shear Deformation Theory

2021 ◽  
pp. 114564
Author(s):  
Mehmet Avcar ◽  
Lazreg Hadji ◽  
Ömer Civalek
Keyword(s):  
Shear Deformation ◽  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Frequency Analysis ◽  
Deformation Theory ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
High Order ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Natural Frequency Analysis

Finite element bending analysis of symmetric and non-symmetric functionally graded sandwich beams using a novel parabolic shear deformation theory

2021 ◽  
pp. 146442072110050
Author(s):  
Mohamed-Ouejdi Belarbi ◽  
Abdelhak Khechai ◽  
Aicha Bessaim ◽  
Mohammed-Sid-Ahmed Houari ◽  
Aman Garg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Shear Deformation ◽  
Transverse Shear ◽  
Deformation Theory ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Beam Element ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Sandwich Beams

In this paper, the bending behavior of functionally graded single-layered, symmetric and non-symmetric sandwich beams is investigated according to a new higher order shear deformation theory. Based on this theory, a novel parabolic shear deformation function is developed and applied to investigate the bending response of sandwich beams with homogeneous hardcore and softcore. The present theory provides an accurate parabolic distribution of transverse shear stress across the thickness and satisfies the zero traction boundary conditions on the top and bottom surfaces of the functionally graded sandwich beam without using any shear correction factors. The governing equations derived herein are solved by employing the finite element method using a two-node beam element, developed for this purpose. The material properties of functionally graded sandwich beams are graded through the thickness according to the power-law distribution. The predictive capability of the proposed finite element model is demonstrated through illustrative examples. Four types of beam support, i.e. simply-simply, clamped-free, clamped–clamped, and clamped-simply, are used to study how the beam deflection and both axial and transverse shear stresses are affected by the variation of volume fraction index and beam length-to-height ratio. Results of the numerical analysis have been reported and compared with those available in the open literature to evaluate the accuracy and robustness of the proposed finite element model. The comparisons with other higher order shear deformation theories verify that the proposed beam element is accurate, presents fast rate of convergence to the reference results and it is also valid for both thin and thick functionally graded sandwich beams. Further, some new results are reported in the current study, which will serve as a benchmark for future research.

scholarly journals Thermal Buckling and Free Vibration Analysis of Functionally Graded Plate Resting on an Elastic Foundation According to High Order Shear Deformation Theory Based on New Shape Function

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 4190
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Radaković ◽  
Dragan Čukanović ◽  
Gordana Bogdanović ◽  
Milan Blagojević ◽  
Blaža Stojanović ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shear Deformation ◽  
Elastic Foundation ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Deformation Theory ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Shape Function ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
High Order ◽  
Functionally Graded Plate

Functionally graded square and rectangular plates of different thicknesses placed on the elastic foundation modeled according to the Winkler-Pasternak theory have been studied. The thermal and mechanical characteristics, apart from Poisson’s ratio, are considered to continuously differ through the thickness of the studied material as stated in a power-law distribution. A mathematical model of functionally graded plate which include interaction with elastic foundation is defined. The equilibrium and stability equations are derived using high order shear deformation theory that comprises various kinds of shape function and the von Karman nonlinearity. A new analytically integrable shape function has been introduced. Hamilton’s principle has been applied with the purpose of acquiring the equations of motion. An analytical method for identifying both natural frequencies and critical buckling temperature for cases of linear and nonlinear temperature change through the plate thickness has been established. In order to verify the derived theoretical results on numerical examples, an original program code has been implemented within software MATLAB. Critical buckling temperature and natural frequencies findings are shown below. Previous scientific research and papers confirms that presented both the theoretical formulation and the numerical results are accurate. The comparison has been made between newly established findings based on introduced shape function and the old findings that include 13 different shape functions available in previously published articles. The final part of the research provides analysis and conclusions related to the impact of the power-law index, foundation stiffness, and temperature gradient on critical buckling temperature and natural frequencies of the functionally graded plates.

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