Geometrically nonlinear finite element simulation of smart laminated shells using a modified first-order shear deformation theory

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 517-535 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanen Mallek ◽  
Hanen Jrad ◽  
Mondher Wali ◽  
Fakhreddine Dammak
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Shear Deformation ◽  
Deformation Theory ◽  
Piezoelectric Materials ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element ◽  
Shear Stresses ◽  
Geometrically Nonlinear ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
First Order

This article investigates geometrically nonlinear and linear analysis of multilayered shells with integrated piezoelectric materials. An efficient nonlinear shell element is developed to solve piezoelastic response of laminated structure with embedded piezoelectric actuators and sensors. A modified first-order shear deformation theory is introduced in the present method to remove the shear correction factor and improve the accuracy of transverse shear stresses. The electric potential is assumed to be a linear function through the thickness of each active sub-layer. Several numerical tests for different piezolaminated geometries are conducted to highlight the reliability and efficiency of the proposed implementation in linear and geometrically nonlinear finite element analysis.

Mechanical analysis of shrink-fitted thick FG cylinders based on first order shear deformation theory and FE simulation

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440622110127
Author(s):  
Mohammad Reza Salehi Kolahi ◽  
Hossein Rahmani ◽  
Hossein Moeinkhah
Keyword(s):  
Shear Deformation ◽  
Deformation Theory ◽  
Fe Simulation ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Plane Elasticity ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
First Order ◽  
Analytical Functions ◽  
Plane Elasticity Theory

In this paper, the first order shear deformation theory is used to derive an analytical formulation for shrink-fitted thick-walled functionally graded cylinders. It is assumed that the cylinders have constant Poisson’s ratio and the elastic modulus varies radially along the thickness with a power function. Furthermore, a finite element simulation is carried out using COMSOL Multiphysics, which has the advantage of defining material properties as analytical functions. The results from first order shear deformation theory are compared with the findings of both plane elasticity theory and FE simulation. The results of this study could be used to design and manufacture for elastic shrink-fitted FG cylinders.

A New Nonlinear Higher-Order Shear Deformation Theory for Nonlinear Vibrations of Laminated Shells

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Amabili ◽  
J. N. Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Shear Deformation ◽  
Deformation Theory ◽  
Nonlinear Vibrations ◽  
Circular Cylindrical Shell ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Curvilinear Coordinates ◽  
Geometrically Nonlinear ◽  
Geometric Imperfections ◽  
Laminated Shells

A consistent higher-order shear deformation nonlinear theory is developed for shells of generic shape; taking geometric imperfections into account. The geometrically nonlinear strain-displacement relationships are derived retaining full nonlinear terms in the in-plane displacements; they are presented in curvilinear coordinates in a formulation ready to be implemented. Then, large-amplitude forced vibrations of a simply supported, laminated circular cylindrical shell are studied (i) by using the developed theory, and (ii) keeping only nonlinear terms of the von Ka´rma´n type. Results show that inaccurate results are obtained by keeping only nonlinear terms of the von Ka´rma´n type for vibration amplitudes of about two times the shell thickness for the studied case.

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