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A novel higher-order shear deformation theory with stretching effect for functionally graded plates

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Abstract

This paper presents an analytical solution to the static analysis of functionally graded plates (FGPs) by using a new trigonometric higher-order theory in which the stretching effect is included. The governing equations and boundary conditions of FGPs are derived by employing the principle of virtual work. Navier-type solution is obtained for FGPs subjected to transverse bi-sinusoidal load for simply supported boundary conditions. Benchmark results for the displacements and stresses of geometrically different plates are obtained. The results are compared with 3D exact solution and with other higher-order shear deformation theories, and the superiority of the present theory can be noticed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)268-281
Number of pages14
JournalComposites Part B: Engineering
Volume45
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • A. Plates
  • B. Strength
  • C. Analytical modelling
  • Functionally graded materials

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