Scale effects on buckling analysis of orthotropic nanoplates based on nonlocal two-variable refined plate theory

This article presents the buckling analysis of orthotropic nanoplates such as graphene using the two-variable refined plate theory and nonlocal small-scale effects. The two-variable refined plate theory takes account of transverse shear effects and parabolic distribution of the transverse shear strains through the thickness of the plate, hence it is unnecessary to use shear correction factors. Nonlocal governing equations of motion for the monolayer graphene are derived from the principle of virtual displacements. The closed-form solution for buckling load of a simply supported rectangular orthotropic nanoplate subjected to in-plane loading has been obtained by using the Navier’s method. Numerical results obtained by the present theory are compared with first-order shear deformation theory for various shear correction factors. It has been proven that the nondimensional buckling load of the orthotropic nanoplate is always smaller than that of the isotropic nanoplate. It is also shown that small-scale effects contribute significantly to the mechanical behavior of orthotropic graphene sheets and cannot be neglected. Further, buckling load decreases with the increase of the nonlocal scale parameter value. The effects of the mode number, compression ratio and aspect ratio on the buckling load of the orthotropic nanoplate are also captured and discussed in detail. The results presented in this work may provide useful guidance for design and development of orthotropic graphene based nanodevices that make use of the buckling properties of orthotropic nanoplates.     

Nonlinear vibration of piezoelectric nanoplates using nonlocal Mindlin plate theory

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This article investigates the nonlinear vibration of piezoelectric nanoplate with combined thermo-electric loads under various boundary conditions. The piezoelectric nanoplate model is developed by using the Mindlin plate theory and nonlocal theory. The von Karman type nonlinearity and nonlocal constitutive relationships are employed to derive governing equations through Hamilton's principle. The differential quadrature method is used to discretize the governing equations, which are then solved through a direct iterative method. A detailed parametric study is conducted to examine the effects of the nonlocal parameter, external electric voltage, and temperature rise on the nonlinear vibration characteristics of piezoelectric nanoplates.     

Levy-type solution for buckling analysis of orthotropic plates based on two variable refined plate theory

This paper presents closed-form solution for buckling analysis of orthotropic plates using two variable refined plate theory. The theory accounts for a quadratic variation of the transverse shear strains across the thickness, and satisfies the zero traction boundary conditions on the top and bottom surfaces of the plate without using shear correction factors. Governing equations are derived from the principle of minimum total potential energy. The closed-form solutions of rectangular plates with two opposite edges simply supported and the other two edges having arbitrary boundary conditions are obtained by applying the state space approach to the Levy-type solution. Comparison studies are performed to verify the validity of the present results. The effects of boundary condition, loading condition, and variations of modulus ratio, aspect ratio, and thickness ratio on the critical buckling load of orthotropic plates are investigated and discussed in detail.     

Finite strip buckling and free vibration analysis of stepped rectangular composite laminated plates

A general spline finite strip method is presented which allows the spline knots to be located arbitrarily along the plate strip and also facilitates the use of analytical integration in evaluating strip properties. The development takes place in the contexts of first‐order shear deformation plate theory and of classical plate theory, and encompasses composite laminated material. The prediction of natural frequencies and buckling stresses of stepped rectangular plates is considered using the new approach in which refinement of knot spacings is used local to a step change. The superstrip concept is used as part of an efficient solution procedure. A number of applications demonstrate the validity and practicability of the developed method. Copyright © John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A refined beam theory based on the refined plate theory

Summary Based on the refined plate theory, a refined theory of rectangular beams is derived by using the Papkovich-Neuber solution and Lur’e method without ad hoc assumptions. It is shown that the displacements and stresses of the beam can be represented by the angle of rotation and the deflection of the neutral surface. The solutions based on the new theory are the same as the exact solutions of elasticity theory. In three examples it is shown that the new theory provides as good or better results than Levinson’s beam theory when compared to those obtained from the linear theory of elasticity.     

Free vibration and static analysis of general plate by spline finite strip

The spline-finite-strip method in conjunction with the subparametric mapping concept is employed in the analysis of arbitrary shaped plates. Numerical examples of static and free vibration analyses are included to demonstrate the accuracy, veratility and efficiency of the proposed method.     

Free vibration of axially loaded rectangular composite beams using refined shear deformation theory

Free vibration of axially loaded rectangular composite beams with arbitrary lay-ups using refined shear deformation theory is presented. It accounts for the parabolical variation of shear strains through the depth of beam. Three governing equations of motion are derived from the Hamilton’s principle. The resulting coupling is referred to as triply axial-flexural coupled vibration. A displacement-based one-dimensional finite element model is developed to solve the problem. Numerical results are obtained for rectangular composite beams to investigate effects of fiber orientation and modulus ratio on the natural frequencies, critical buckling loads and load–frequency curves as well as corresponding mode shapes.     

基于Chebyshev-变分法的复杂开口形状矩形薄板弯曲振动特性分析

针对复杂开口形状的矩形薄板弯曲振动问题,提出一种基于Chebyshev-变分原理的建模方法,建立弹性边界条件下不同开口形状矩形薄板弯曲振动模型。采用边界约束因子模拟弹性边界条件,视开口部分为一种物理属性为零的特殊薄膜。将板的横向位移展开成双重Chebyshev多项式级数形式,建立薄板的拉格朗日泛函,利用变分法推导薄板的特征方程并求得固有频率及对应振型。开展开口薄板模态试验研究,对比理论计算结果与试验结果及有限元结果,验证该方法及模型的准确性和有效性。研究边界约束和开口形状对弯曲振动特性的影响。结果表明:开口形状对结构低阶固有频率影响较小,对高阶固有频率影响较大;开口形状的改变对结构奇数阶固有频率的影响大于对偶数阶固有频率的影响。     

Post‐buckling analysis of imperfect laminates using finite strips based on a higher‐order plate theory

A finite strip procedure has been developed for the post‐buckling analysis of composite laminates when subjected to progressive end shortening. The finite strips are developed based on a higher‐order shear deformation plate theory and there are nine variables at each nodal line. Initial imperfection expressed in the form of suitable trigonometric function is allowed. Examples including isotropic plates and laminates with arbitrary lay‐up arrangement are presented. Numerical results for laminates with and without initial imperfection are used to illustrate the effect of imperfection. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

采用高斯展开法分析组合式开口矩形Mindlin板的弯曲自振特性EI北大核心CSCD

基于Mindlin板理论,将高斯展开法引入到组合式开口矩形板弯曲振动问题研究中。选取高斯小波函数作为位移形函数,其本身的局域化特性能够准确捕捉到局部开口处的特征,提高计算效率;定义了高斯函数的伸缩因子和平移因子,通过伸缩和平移变换生成一系列用于拟合开口板位移场的基函数,增大伸缩因子取值使得形函数具有更高的分辨率,进而能更精确地模拟更高频的振动场;以能量法为基本框架,建立了开口板的拉格朗日能量泛函,并引入人工弹簧模型模拟各种边界条件,将边界条件以弹性势能的方式附加到开口板的能量泛函之中。通过与有限元软件的计算结果对比,验证了该方法的准确性与适用性。     

厚/薄板振动分析的样条无单元法

建立了厚/薄板振动分析的样条无单元法计算格式,对整个求解区域仅需少量的结点离散,无需单元分划,把挠度和剪应变作为全局的场变量,采用双向三次B样条基函数乘积的线性组合构造场函数,可以充分发挥无单元法及三次B样条基函数的优点。计算结果表明该方法适用于不同厚度,不同边界的板的动力特性分析,无剪切闭锁现象,且精度高,收敛快,未知量少,程序简便。     

Free vibration and buckling analysis of laminated composite plates using the NURBS-based isogeometric finite element method

An isogeometric finite element method based on non-uniform rational B-splines (NURBS) basis functions is developed for natural frequencies and buckling analysis of thin symmetrically laminated composite plates based upon the classical plate theory (CPT). The approximation of the solution space for the deflection field of the plate and the parameterization of the geometry are performed using NURBS-based approach. The essential boundary conditions are formulated separately from the discrete system equations by the aid of Lagrange multiplier method, while an orthogonal transformation technique is also applied to impose the essential boundary conditions in the discrete eigen-value equation. The accuracy and the efficiency of the proposed method are thus demonstrated through a series of numerical experiments of laminated composite plates with different boundary conditions, fiber orientations, lay-up number, eigen-modes, etc. The obtained numerical results are then compared with either the analytical solutions or other available numerical methods, and excellent agreements are found.     

Elastic buckling of nanoplates based on general third-order shear deformable plate theory including both size effects and surface effects

International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design - A unified plate model predicting the buckling behaviors is proposed by incorporating both surface and size effects into the general...     

Bending,buckling and free vibration of non-homogeneous composite laminated cylindrical shells using a refined first-order theory

The bending, buckling and free vibration problems of non-homogeneous composite laminated cylindrical shells are considered. Hamilton–Reissner's mixed variational principle is used to deduce a consistent first-order theory of composite laminated cylindrical shells with non-homogeneous elastic properties. The governing equations with their required boundary conditions are derived without introducing any shear correction factors. Numerical results for the transverse deflections, stresses, natural frequencies and critical buckling loads are presented to show the advantages of this theory. The influences of the non-homogeneity and thickness ratio on the shell structural response are investigated. The study concludes that the inclusion of the non-homogeneity effect is required, even if it is weak, for predicting the actual structural response of the shells.     

Wave propagation analysis in functionally graded (FG) nanoplates under in-plane magnetic field based on nonlocal strain gradient theory and four variable refined plate theory

In this work, analytical solutions are presented for the wave propagation in functionally graded (FG) nanoplates using a nonlocal strain gradient theory and four-variable refined plate theory considering the magnetic field. The size effects are included using nonlocal strain gradient theory that has two length scale parameters, and the nanoplate is modeled as a plate using four-variable refined plate theory. From the knowledge of authors, it is the first time that the influences of magnetic field on the wave propagation in FG nanoplates are investigated based on present methodology.     

Free vibration analysis of thin rectangular laminated plate assemblies using the h-p version of the finite element method

A vibration study of thin, laminated plate assemblies is conducted by using the h-p version of the finite element method (FEM). Polynomially-enriched stiffness and mass matrices are derived from classical plate theory using Symbolic Computing, and then stored in algebraic form for a single, generic element. A number of such elements may then be combined to form the global stiffness and mass matrices for a more general planar assembly. Any of the classical edge conditions, or point corner supports, may be accommodated in the analysis, and the natural frequencies are sought from a standard matrix-eigenvalue problem. Excellent agreement has been found with the work of other investigators. The h-p method is shown, by example, to offer considerable savings in computational effort when compared with the standard h-version of the FEM. One further development of the method is presented which illustrates how it might form the basis of a condition monitoring measuring technique based on natural frequency shifts arising from non-propagating, through-the-thickness, crack damage.     

Hygrothermal analysis of antisymmetric cross-ply laminates using a refined plate theory

The effect of hygrothermal conditions on the antisymmetric cross-ply laminates has been investigated using a unified shear deformation plate theory. The present plate theory enables the trial and testing of different through-the-thickness transverse shear-deformation distributions and, among them, strain distributions do not involve the undesirable implications of the transverse shear correction factors. The differential equations of laminated plates whose deformations are governed by either the shear deformation theories or the classical one are derived. Displacement functions that identically satisfy boundary conditions are used to reduce the governing equations to a set of coupled ordinary differential equations with variable coefficients. A wide variety of results is presented for the static response of simply supported rectangular plates under non-uniform sinusoidal hygrothermal/thermal loadings. The influence of material anisotropy, aspect ratio, side-to-thickness ratio, thermal expansion coefficients ratio and stacking sequence on the hygrothermally induced response is studied.     

On the use of bubble functions in the local buckling analysis of plate structures by the spline finite strip method

This paper augments bubble functions to the ordinary spline finite strip method in order to calculate the elastic local buckling coefficients of plates and plate structures. The results show that the use of bubble functions improves significantly the convergence of the spline finite strip method in terms of the strip subdivision, and therefore leads to smaller storage requirements for the global stiffness and stability matrices, and faster eigenvalue extraction. Benchmark numerical investigations are presented, including the study of plates with different boundary conditions under uniaxial and biaxial stresses, plates with different aspect ratios under shear, and a stiffened panel under combined shear and compression that has been studied elsewhere. These studies demonstrate that by implementation of the bubble functions, rapid convergence of the solution is obtained. The formulation is ideal for analysing local buckling under a variety of boundary and loading conditions. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

采用波动法研究有限尺寸加肋L型板结构的振动特性

本文采用波动方法研究有限尺寸加肋L型板结构的振动及其抑制问题。将有限尺寸方钢平板处理成平板结构弯曲和面内运动与方钢结构的弯扭运动和轴向运动的耦合连续模型，利用波动方法分析有限尺寸加肋L型板结构任意位置的动力学响应。数值结果表明，与有限元方法相比，波动法不仅可以准确地计算有限尺寸方钢平板结构的低频振动响应，而且能有效地计算其中高频振动响应。方钢布设在两板连接处，提高其抗扭刚度可提高减振效果；方钢布设于源板沿长度方向的三分之二位置处或靠近连接处的接受板上，具有较优的减振效果。