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Item Analytical solutions using a higher-order refined theory for the static analysis of functionally graded material plates(2013) Swaminathan, K.; Naveenkumar, D.T.Analytical formulations and solutions to the static analysis of simply supported Functionally Graded Material (FGM) plates hitherto not reported in the literature based on a higherorder refined shear deformation theory with nine degrees-of-freedom already reported in the literature are presented. This computational model incorporates the plate deformations which account for the effect of transverse shear deformation. The transverse displacement is assumed to be constant throughout the thickness. In addition, another higher order theory with five degrees-offreedom and the first order theory already reported in the literature are also considered for comparison. The governing equations of equilibrium using all the computational models are derived using the Principle of Minimum Potential Energy (PMPE) and the analytical solutions are obtained in closed-form using Navier's solution technique. A simply supported plate with SS-1 boundary conditions subjected to transverse loading is considered for all the problems under investigation. The varying parameters considered are the side-to-thickness ratio, power law function, edge ratio and the degree of anisotropy. Correctness of the formulation and the solution method is first established and then extensive numerical results using all the models are presented which will serve as a bench mark for future investigations. © (2013) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.Item Free vibration analysis of single and multilayered sandwich FGM plates-assessment of higher order refined theories(2014) Swaminathan, K.; Naveenkumar, D.T.Analytical formulations and solutions for natural frequency analysis of functionally graded material (FGM) plates based on two higher-order refined shear deformation theories with 9 and 12 degrees-of-freedom are presented. The displacement model with 12 degrees-of-freedom considers the effect of both transverse shear and normal strain/stress while the other considers only the effect of transverse shear deformation. In addition another higher-order model and the firstorder model developed by other investigators and available in the literature are also presented for the evaluation purpose. For mathematical modeling purposes, the Poisson's ratio of the material is considered as constant whereas Young's modulus is assumed to vary through the thickness according to the power law function. The equations of motion are derived using Hamilton's principle. Solutions are obtained in closed-form using Navier's technique and solving the eigenvalue equation. The accuracy of the theoretical formulations and the solution method using the present two higher-order refined models is first established by comparing the results generated in the present investigation with the 3D elasticity solutions already reported in the literature. After establishing the accuracy of predictions, benchmark results for the natural frequencies using all the four models are presented for single layer FGM plate and multi layered FGM sandwich plate with varying edge ratios and side-to-thickness ratios. © (2014) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.Item Stress, vibration and buckling analyses of FGM plates-A state-of-the-art review(Elsevier Ltd, 2015) Swaminathan, K.; Naveenkumar, D.T.; Zenkour, A.M.; Carrera, E.This paper presents a comprehensive review of the various methods employed to study the static, dynamic and stability behavior of Functionally Graded Material (FGM) plates. Both analytical and numerical methods are considered. The review is carried out with an emphasis to present stress, vibration and buckling characteristics of FGM plates predicted using different theories proposed by several researchers without considering the detailed mathematical implication of various methodologies. The effect of variation of material properties through the thickness, type of load case, boundary conditions, edge ratio, side-to-thickness ratio and the effect of nonlinearity on the behavior of FGM plates are discussed. The main objective of this paper is to serve the interests of researchers and engineers already involved in the analysis and design of FGM structures. © 2014 Elsevier Ltd.Item Computational model for the transverse stress analysis of FGM plates - An assessment(2013) Swaminathan, K.; Naveenkumar, D.T.This paper presents the complete theoretical formulation and the analytical solutions for stress analysis of functionally graded material (FGM) plates using First-order Shear Deformation Theory (FSDT). The material properties are assumed to be isotropic along the plane of the plate and vary through the thickness according to the power law function. The governing equations of equilibrium are derived using Principle of Minimum Potential Energy (PMPE) and the analytical solutions are obtained in closed-form using Navier's solution technique. The effect of variation of side-to-thickness ratio, modulus of elasticity ratio, edge ratio and the power law function on the behaviour of the plate is studied. Numerical results are presented for the transverse displacement, the in-plane and the transverse stresses. © 2013 CAFET-INNOVA TECHNICAL SOCIETY.Item Higher order refined computational models for the stability analysis of FGM plates - Analytical solutions(Elsevier Ltd, 2014) Swaminathan, K.; Naveenkumar, D.T.Analytical formulations and solutions for the stability analysis of simply supported Functionally Graded Material (FGM) sandwich plates hitherto not reported in the literature based on two higher-order refined computational models available in the literature are presented. These computational models are based on Taylor's series expansion of the displacements in the thickness coordinate and incorporate the realistic parabolic distribution of transverse strains through the plate thickness. One of them with twelve degrees-of-freedom considers the effects of both transverse shear and normal strain/stress while the other with nine degrees-of-freedom includes only the effect of transverse shear deformation. In addition another higher-order model and the first-order model developed by other investigators and available in the literature are also considered for the evaluation purpose. For mathematical modeling purposes, the Poisson's ratio of the material is considered as constant whereas Young's modulus is assumed to vary through the thickness according to the power law function. The governing equations of equilibrium for buckling analysis are obtained using the Principle of Minimum Potential Energy (PMPE). Solutions are obtained in closed form using Navier's technique by solving the eigenvalue problem. The comparison of the present results with the available elasticity solutions and the results computed independently using the first-order and another higher-order theory available in the literature shows that the higher-order refined theory with 12 degrees-of-freedom predicts the critical buckling load more accurately than all other theories considered in this paper. After establishing the accuracy of prediction, extensive numerical results for FGM sandwich plates using all the models are presented which will serve as a benchmark for future investigations. © 2014 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.
