Abstract
This paper introduces the free vibrational response solution of a functionally graded (FG) “sandwich plate” resting on a viscoelastic foundation and subjected to a hygrothermal environment load using an accurate high-order shear deformation theory. In this study, three different types of FG “sandwich plate” geometries were investigated. Only four unknowns were considered in the displacement field, including an indeterminate integral, along with a sinusoidal shape function to represent transverse shear stresses. Hamilton’s principle was utilized to obtain the equation of motion by considering infinitesimal deformation theory combined with a generalized Hook’s law. The variables studied are the damping coefficient, aspect ratio, volume fraction density, moisture and temperature variation, and thickness. The results showed that the increase in damping coefficient (ct) as a property of the viscoelastic foundation would enhance the free-vibrational response of the plate. However, the degree of enhancement would be influenced by the hygrothermal environment.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1127-1141 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Engineering with Computers |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2023 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag London Ltd., part of Springer Nature.
Keywords
- FGM
- Functionally graded material
- Hygrothermal
- Non-uniform temperature
- Sandwich plate
- Vibration
- Viscoelastic foundation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Software
- Modeling and Simulation
- General Engineering
- Computer Science Applications