scholarly journals Natural Frequency Analysis of Functionally Graded Orthotropic Cross-Ply Plates Based on the Finite Element Method

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Bacciocchi ◽  
Angelo Tarantino
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Laminated Plates ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Thickness Direction ◽  
Thick Plates ◽  
Natural Frequency Analysis

This paper aims to present a finite element (FE) formulation for the study of the natural frequencies of functionally graded orthotropic laminated plates characterized by cross-ply layups. A nine-node Lagrange element is considered for this purpose. The main novelty of the research is the modelling of the reinforcing fibers of the orthotropic layers assuming a non-uniform distribution in the thickness direction. The Halpin–Tsai approach is employed to define the overall mechanical properties of the composite layers starting from the features of the two constituents (fiber and epoxy resin). Several functions are introduced to describe the dependency on the thickness coordinate of their volume fraction. The analyses are carried out in the theoretical framework provided by the first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT) for laminated thick plates. Nevertheless, the same approach is used to deal with the vibration analysis of thin plates, neglecting the shear stiffness of the structure. This objective is achieved by properly choosing the value of the shear correction factor, without any modification in the formulation. The results prove that the dynamic response of thin and thick plates, in terms of natural frequencies and mode shapes, is affected by the non-uniform placement of the fibers along the thickness direction.

Finite Element Analysis on Modal Parameters of Anisotropic Laminated Plates

1988 ◽  
Vol 110 (4) ◽  
pp. 473-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Z. Xiao ◽  
D. X. Lin ◽  
F. Ju
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Shear Deformation ◽  
Transverse Shear ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Laminated Plates ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Transverse Shear Deformation ◽  
Element Technique

This paper is concerned with the finite element technique for predicting the dynamic properties of anisotropic fiber-reinforced composite laminated plates. Considering the effect of transverse shear deformation, a higher order shear deformation theory which satisifes the zero shear stress conditions at the upper and bottom surfaces is assumed. The natural frequencies and mode shapes of a rectangular plate with all free edges are obtained by finite element method and the modal damping values by finite damped element technique. An equivalent stiffness method is introduced to reduce computation time. Four different theoretical predictions of natural frequencies and damped values of a laminated plate are compared with experimental results. Discussions on the effect of transverse shear deformation to the dynamic properties of composite plates are given.

scholarly journals On the Finite Element Model of Rotating Functionally Graded Graphene Beams Resting on Elastic Foundation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Nguyen Van Dung ◽  
Nguyen Chi Tho ◽  
Nguyen Manh Ha ◽  
Vu Trong Hieu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Elastic Foundation ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Engineering Practice

Rotating structures can be easily encountered in engineering practice such as turbines, helicopter propellers, railroad tracks in turning positions, and so on. In such cases, it can be seen as a moving beam that rotates around a fixed axis. These structures commonly operate in hot weather; as a result, the arising temperature significantly changes their mechanical response, so studying the mechanical behavior of these structures in a temperature environment has great implications for design and use in practice. This work is the first exploration using the new shear deformation theory-type hyperbolic sine functions to carry out the free vibration analysis of the rotating functionally graded graphene beam resting on the elastic foundation taking into account the effects of both temperature and the initial geometrical imperfection. Equations for determining the fundamental frequencies as well as the vibration mode shapes of the beam are established, as mentioned, by the finite element method. The beam material is reinforced with graphene platelets (GPLs) with three types of GPL distribution ratios. The numerical results show numerous new points that have not been published before, especially the influence of the rotational speed, temperature, and material distribution on the free vibration response of the structure.

Magneto-electro-elastic vibration of moderately thick FG annular plates subjected to multi physical loads in thermal environment using GDQ method by considering neutral surface

2019 ◽  
Vol 233 (10) ◽  
pp. 2140-2159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ehsan Arshid ◽  
Ali Kiani ◽  
Saeed Amir
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Thermal Environment ◽  
Differential Quadrature Method ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Elastic Vibration ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Neutral Surface ◽  
Sensors And Actuators

The vibration analysis of an annular plate made up of functionally graded magneto-electro-elastic materials subjected to multi physical loads is presented. The plate is in thermal environment and temperature is distributed non-uniformly in its thickness direction. In addition, the plate is assumed moderately thick, the material properties vary through the thickness, and the exact neutral surface position is determined and took into account. According to Hamilton’s principle and the first-order shear deformation theory, the governing motion equations are extracted. Numerical results for various boundary conditions are obtained via the generalized differential quadrature method and are validated in simpler states with those of the literature. The effects of different parameters such as material property gradient index, multi physical loads, temperature variations, boundary conditions and geometric specifications of the plate on the natural frequencies and mode shapes are investigated. Temperature changes have little effect on the natural frequencies and the effect of electric potential on them is opposite of magnetic one. In other words, by increasing the magnetic potential, the rigidity of the plate increases too, and the frequency increases. The results of this study are useful to design more efficient sensors and actuators used in the smart or intelligent structures.

scholarly journals Thermal Free Vibration Analysis of Temperature-Dependent Functionally Graded Plates Using Second Order Shear Deformation

2011 ◽  
Vol 471-472 ◽  
pp. 133-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Shahrjerdi ◽  
Faizal Mustapha ◽  
S.M. Sapuan ◽  
M. Bayat ◽  
Dayang Laila Abang Abdul Majid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shear Deformation ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Vibration Characteristics ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Functionally Graded Plates ◽  
Temperature Dependent

This research has been conducted to approach second-order shear deformation theory (SSDT) to analysis vibration characteristics of Functionally Graded Plates (FGP’s). Material properties in FGP's were assumed to be temperature dependent and graded along the thickness using a simple power law distribution in term of the volume fractions of the constituents. FGP was subjected to a linear and nonlinear temperature rise. The energy method was chosen to derive the equilibrium equations. The solution was based on the Fourier series that satisfy the simply supported boundary condition (Navier's method). Numerical results indicated the effect of material composition, plate geometry, and temperature fields on the vibration characteristics and mode shapes. The results revealed that, the temperature field and volume fraction distribution had significant effect on the vibration of FGPs. It was observed the second order theory was very close to the other shear deformation theorem as reported in the literature.

scholarly journals Finite Element Analysis of Functionally Graded Beams using Different Beam Theories

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 2086-2102
Author(s):  
Farshad Rahmani ◽  
Reza Kamgar ◽  
Reza Rahgozar
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Slenderness Ratio ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Transverse Shear Strain ◽  
Material Distribution ◽  
Beam Theories

The present study deals with buckling, free vibration, and bending analysis of Functionally Graded (FG) and porous FG beams based on various beam theories. Equation of motion and boundary conditions are derived from Hamilton’s principle, and the finite element method is adopted to solve problems numerically. The FG beams are graded through the thickness direction, and the material distribution is controlled by power-law volume fraction. The effects of the different values of the power-law index, porosity exponent, and different boundary conditions on bending, natural frequencies and buckling characteristics are also studied. A new function is introduced to approximate the transverse shear strain in higher-order shear deformation theory. Furthermore, shifting the position of the neutral axis is taken into account. The results obtained numerically are validated with results obtained from ANSYS and those available in the previous work. The results of this study specify the crucial role of slenderness ratio, material distribution, and porosity condition on the characteristic of FG beams. The deflection results obtained by the proposed function have a maximum of six percent difference when the results are compared with ANSYS. It also has better results in comparison with the Reddy formulae, especially when the beam becomes slender. Doi: 10.28991/cej-2020-03091604 Full Text: PDF

Free vibration response of carbon nanotube reinforced pretwisted conical shell under thermal environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 234 (3) ◽  
pp. 770-783 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pabitra Maji ◽  
Mrutyunjay Rout ◽  
Amit Karmakar
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Conical Shell ◽  
Dynamic Equilibrium ◽  
Thermal Environment ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Mode Shapes

Finite element procedure is employed to analyze the free vibration characteristics of rotating functionally graded carbon nanotubes reinforced composite conical shell with pretwist under the thermal environment. In this paper, four types of carbon nanotube grading are considered, wherein the distribution of carbon nanotubes are made through the thickness direction of the conical shell. An eight-noded isoparametric shell element is used in the present formulation to model the panel based on the first-order shear deformation theory. For moderate rotational speeds, the generalized dynamic equilibrium equation is derived from Lagrange’s equation of motion, neglecting the Coriolis effect. The finite element code is developed to investigate the effect of twist angle, temperature, aspect ratio, and rotational speed on natural frequencies. The mode shapes of a carbon nanotube reinforced functionally graded conical shell at different twist angles and rotational speeds are also presented.

BUCKLING ANALYSIS OF FUNCTIONALLY GRADED SKEW PLATES: AN EFFICIENT FINITE ELEMENT APPROACH

2013 ◽  
Vol 05 (04) ◽  
pp. 1350041 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.N.A. GULSHAN TAJ ◽  
ANUPAM CHAKRABARTI
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Buckling Analysis ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Element Formulation ◽  
Skew Angle ◽  
Buckling Behavior ◽  
Metal Plates ◽  
Graded Material

In the present study, an attempt has been made to present the Co finite element formulation based on third order shear deformation theory for buckling analysis of functionally graded material skew plate under thermo-mechanical environment. Here, prime emphasis has been given to study the influence of skew angle on the buckling behavior of functionally graded plate. Two dissimilar homogenization schemes, namely Mori–Tanaka scheme and Voigt rule of mixture are employed to sketch their influence for the interpretation of data. Temperature-dependent material properties of the constituents of the plate are considered to perform thermal analysis. Numerical examples are solved using different mixture of ceramic and metal plates to generate the new results and relative imperative conclusions are highlighted. The roles played by the different factors like loading condition, volume fraction index, skew angle, boundary condition, aspect ratio, thickness ratio and homogenization schemes on buckling behavior of the FGM skew plates are presented in the form of tables and figures.

Nonlinear transient and thermal analysis of functionally graded shells using a seven-parameter shell finite element

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Gutierrez Rivera ◽  
J. N. Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Shell Element ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Plates And Shells ◽  
Shell Finite Element ◽  
Transient Thermal

AbstractIn this paper the thermo-mechanical response of functionally graded plates and shells is studied using a continuum shell finite element model with high-order spectral/hp basis functions. The shell element is based on the seven-parameter first-order shear deformation theory, and it does not utilize reduced integration or stabilization ideas and yet exhibits no locking. The static and dynamic response of functionally graded shells, with power-law variation of the constituents, under mechanical and thermal loads is investigated by varying the volume fraction of the constituents. Numerical results for deflections and stresses are presented and compared with available analytical and finite element results from the literature. The performance of the shell element for transient thermal problems is found to be excellent.

Vibration Analysis of a Rotating FGM Cantilever Arm

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Rahaeifard ◽  
S. A. Moeini ◽  
M. H. Kahrobaiyan ◽  
M. T. Ahmadian
Keyword(s):  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Dissimilar Materials ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Metallic Surface ◽  
Compositional Variation ◽  
Shear Stresses ◽  
Ceramic Surface ◽  
Assumed Mode Method

Functionally graded materials (FGMs) are inhomogeneous composites which are usually made of a mixture of metals and ceramics. Properties of these kinds of materials vary continuously and smoothly from a ceramic surface to a metallic surface in a specified direction of the structure. The gradient compositional variation of the constituents from one surface to the other provides an elegant solution to the problem of high transverse shear stresses that are induced when two dissimilar materials with large differences in material properties are bonded. FGMs have attracted much attention as advanced structural materials in recent years. In this paper, free vibration of a rotating FGM cantilever arm is studied. The arm is modeled by an Euler-Bernoulli beam theory in which rotary inertia and shear deformation are neglected. The cross section area of the beam is rectangular with properties varying through the thickness following a simple power law exponent (n). This variation is a function of the volume fraction of the beam material constituents. The beam is composed of a mixture of aluminum and alumina. The deformation of the beam is considered to be in the plane of rotation. The equations of motion are derived using Hamilton’s principle and assumed mode method. Ten lowest polynomial functions are considered as mode shapes of the rotating beam. Natural frequencies of the arm are obtained and compared with the literature and verification is presented. Finally effects of various parameters on the natural frequencies and mode shapes are investigated.

Comparative perspective of various shear deformation theories with experimental verification for modal analysis of hybrid laminates

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 1321-1333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dhiraj Biswas ◽  
Chaitali Ray
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Modal Analysis ◽  
Shear Deformation ◽  
Deformation Theory ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Glass Fibres ◽  
Hybrid Laminates

The present paper deals with the free vibration modal analysis of hybrid laminates using a finite element model based on the third order shear deformation theory (TSDT) and the first order shear deformation theory (FSDT). A computer code has been developed using MATLAB, 2013. The experimental investigation on the free vibration of hybrid laminates made of carbon and glass fibres has been conducted. The hybrid laminate is prepared by placing carbon fibres in the outermost laminae and glass fibres in the rest of the laminate. The bi-directional glass and carbon fabrics and the epoxy resin are used for the preparation of laminates in the laboratory. The experimental models of laminates have been prepared by the resin infusion process using vacuum bagging technique. The natural frequencies of hybrid laminates for different modes are determined and the mode shapes are plotted for the corresponding frequencies by experiment and numerical procedure. The finite element formulations based on TSDT and FSDT for the composite laminates predict the natural frequencies and are validated by comparing with the experimental results.

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