A refined higher-order shear deformation theory for bending, vibration and buckling analysis of functionally graded sandwich plates

Kien Nguyen, Huu-Tai Thai, Thuc Vo

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Abstract

A refined higher-order shear deformation theory for bending, vibration and buckling analysis of functionally graded sandwich plates is presented in this paper. It contains only four unknowns, accounts for a hyperbolic distribution of transverse shear stress and satisfies the traction free boundary conditions. Equations of motion are derived from Hamilton's principle. The Navier-type and finite element solutions are derived for plate with simply-supported and various boundary conditions, respectively. Numerical examples are presented for functionally graded sandwich plates with homogeneous hardcore and softcore to verify the validity of the developed theory. It is observed that the present theory with four unknowns predicts the response accurately and efficiently.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)91-120
JournalSteel and Composite Structures
Volume18
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2015

Keywords

  • functionally graded sandwich plates
  • bending
  • buckling
  • vibration

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