We use the first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT) coupled with the finite element method (FEM) to study free vibrations of a functionally graded (FG) anisotropic rectangular plate with the objective of maximizing one of its first five natural frequencies. The following edge conditions are considered: (i) all edges clamped, (ii) all edges simply supported, (iii) two opposite edges clamped a...

In this article, the free vibration behavior of nanoscale FG rectangular plates is studied within the framework of the refined plate theory (RPT) and small-scale effects are taken into account. Using the nonlocal elasticity theory, the governing equations are derived for single-layered FG nanoplate. The Navier’s method is employed to obtain closed-form solutions for rectangular nanoplates assum...

Abstract This research investigates the effects of cut-out on dynamic behaviour functionally graded carbon nanotube reinforced composite (FGCNTRC) plates. Finite element method (FEM) is utilized and SHELL181 type ANSYS Workbench 17.2 program utilized. To understand vibration characteristics FG plates, various shapes cut-outs such as triangular, square, rectangular, hexagonal, circular etc are c...

In this paper, both 2D and quasi-3D hyperbolic integral shear deformation theories are employed for buckling analysis of functionally graded (FG) plates. The simplicity the developed theory is due to reduced number unknowns used in field displacement. proposed model takes into account effect normal transverse deformations ensures nullity stresses at top bottom surfaces studied structure without...

In this paper, the active buckling control of smart functionally graded (FG) plates using piezoelectric sensor/actuator patches is studied. A simply supported FG rectangular plate which is bonded with piezoelectric rectangular patches on the top and/or the bottom surface(s) as actuators/sensors is considered. When a constant electric charge is imposed, the governing differential equations of mo...

This article deals with evaluating the frequency response of functionally graded carbon nanotube reinforced magneto-electro-elastic (FG-CNTMEE) plates subjected to open and closed electro-magnetic circuit conditions. In this regard finite element formulation has been derived. The plate kinematics adjudged via higher order shear deformation theory (HSDT) is considered for evaluation. equations m...