A refined FSDT for the static analysis of functionally graded sandwich plates

J. L. Mantari, E. V. Granados

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Abstract

This paper presents a static analysis of functionally graded plates (FGPs) by using a new first shear deformation theory (FSDT). This theory contains only four unknowns, with is even less than the classical FSDT. In this paper a simply supported FG square sandwich plate is subjected to a bi-sinusoidal load. The governing equations for static bending analysis are derived by employing the principle of virtual works. These equations are then solved via Navier-type, closed form solutions. The accuracy of the present theory is ascertained by comparing it with various available solutions in the literature.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)150-158
Number of pages9
JournalThin-Walled Structures
Volume90
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2015

Keywords

  • FSDT
  • Functionally graded materials
  • Shear deformation theory
  • Static analysis

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