Shada, S.K.Kattimani, S.M.r, R.2026-02-042024Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, 2024, 31, 28, pp. 10523-1054215376494https://doi.org/10.1080/15376494.2024.2343033https://idr.nitk.ac.in/handle/123456789/21419This article investigates the effect of smart damping on bi-directionally tapered functionally graded sandwich plates. The substrate comprises FG material on both sides of the core of either soft herex or ceramic material. The viscoelastic layer of ALD is restrained, while the compelling layer consists of 1-3PZC. The finite element formulation developed incorporates layer-wise and first-order-shear-deformation theory. The plate’s damping is actively controlled using velocity feedback control incorporating piezoelectric patches. The effects of various parameters of taper ratio and patch positions on vibration control are investigated. The efficacy of the ALD in improving the structural performance of plates is investigated. © 2024 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.Piezoelectric ceramicsPiezoelectricityPlates (structural components)Shear deformation1-3 piezoelectric compositeActive LayerActive layer dampingBidirectional tapered plateFG materialFunctionally gradedFunctionally graded platesSandwich platesTapered platesViscoelastic layersDamping