Initial value method for free vibration of axially loaded functionally graded Timoshenko beams with nonuniform cross section

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong-Liang Sun ◽  
Xian-Fang Li
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Timoshenko Beams ◽  
Initial Value ◽  
Axially Loaded

Nonlinear free vibration analysis of functionally graded rotating composite Timoshenko beams reinforced by carbon nanotubes

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (14) ◽  
pp. 2063-2078 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahsa Heidari ◽  
Hadi Arvin
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Direct Method ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Timoshenko Beams ◽  
Nonlinear Free Vibration ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
Linear And Nonlinear

In this paper, the linear and nonlinear free vibrations of functionally graded rotating composite Timoshenko beams reinforced by carbon nanotubes are presented. The formulation is based on the assumptions of Timoshenko beam theory in addition to consideration of the nonlinear von Karman strain–displacement relationship. The effective material properties of carbon nanotube reinforced composites are determined employing the Mori–Tanaka micromechanics model and the extended mixture rule. For the carbon nanotube reinforced composite beams, uniform distribution and four types of functionally graded distribution patterns of single-walled carbon nanotube reinforcements are considered. A differential transform method is applied on the nondimensionalized equations of motion to release the flapping modeshapes and the associated natural frequencies. The direct method of multiple scales is implemented to derive the effective nonlinearity and the corresponding nonlinear natural frequency. The accuracy of the present outcomes is validated by the comparison with the results given in the literature. The numerical results are presented in both tabular and graphical forms to investigate the effects of nanotube volume fractions, distribution types of the carbon nanotubes, and rotation speed on linear and nonlinear free vibration characteristics of carbon nanotube reinforced composite beam. The results demonstrate the important role of carbon nanotube distribution profile on linear and nonlinear free vibration features.

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