Flexural Sensitivity of a V-Shaped AFM Cantilever Made of Functionally Graded Materials

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Rahaeifard ◽  
M. H. Kahrobaiyan ◽  
S. A. Moeini ◽  
M. T. Ahmadian ◽  
M. Hoviattalab
Keyword(s):  
Functionally Graded Materials ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Contact Stiffness ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Geometric Parameters ◽  
Graded Materials ◽  
Resonant Frequencies ◽  
Mass Distributions ◽  
Lateral Contact

In this paper, two lowest resonant frequencies and sensitivities of an AFM V-Shaped microcantilever made of functionally graded materials are studied. The beam is modeled by Euler-Bernoulli beam theory in which rotary inertia and shear deformation is neglected. It is assumed that the beam is made of a mixture of metal and ceramic with properties varying through the thickness of the beam. This variation is function of volume fraction of beam material constituents. The interaction between AFM tip and surface is modeled by two linear springs which expresses the normal and lateral contact stiffness. A relationship is developed to evaluate the sensitivity of FGM micro cantilever beam. Effect of volume fraction of materials and geometric parameters on resonant frequencies and sensitivities is studied. Results show that natural frequencies and sensitivities are significantly affected by volume fraction of material constituents and geometric parameters. Using these results, optimum geometric parameters and mass distributions of material constituents can be chosen so that high resolution images could be obtained.

Sensitivity Analysis of Atomic Force Microscope Cantilever Made of Functionally Graded Materials

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Rahaeifard ◽  
M. H. Kahrobaiyan ◽  
M. T. Ahmadian
Keyword(s):  
Functionally Graded Materials ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Contact Stiffness ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Graded Materials ◽  
Resonant Frequencies ◽  
Linear Spring ◽  
Fgm Beam ◽  
Micro Cantilever

The purpose of this paper is the enhancement of the AFM sensitivity through the selection of an optimized FGM micro cantilever beam. In this paper, resonant frequencies and sensitivities of first two modes of micro cantilever which is made of functionally graded materials are investigated and a relationship is developed to evaluate the sensitivity of FGM micro cantilever. Effect of volume fraction of materials and surface contact stiffness on the resonant frequencies and sensitivities are studied. The rectangular FGM beam is modeled by an Euler-Bernoulli beam theory. It is assumed that beam is made of a mixture of metal and ceramic with properties varying through the thickness following a simple power law of n. This variation is a function of the volume fraction of the beam material constituents. The interaction between AFM tip and surface is modeled by a linear spring which expresses the contact stiffness. Results show that, increasing the ceramic volume fraction increases the resonant frequencies of both modes 1 and 2. When contact stiffness is small, for both modes, as ceramic volume fraction increases, sensitivities decreases, while for large contact stiffness, as ceramic volume fraction increases the sensitivities will be increased. Results also show that at each contact stiffness, there is a unique value of n at which the sensitivity is maximized. Using these values for n, the high quality and high contrast images can be obtained.

Solidification Processing of Functionally Graded Materials by Sedimentation

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. Gao ◽  
S. J. White ◽  
C. Y. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Functionally Graded Materials ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Particle Volume Fraction ◽  
Computer Code ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Particle Volume ◽  
Particle Sedimentation ◽  
Graded Materials ◽  
Free Zone ◽  
Free Region

Abstract A combined experimental and numerical investigation of the solidification process during gravity casting of functionally graded materials (FGMs) is conducted. Focus is placed on the interplay between the freezing front propagation and particle sedimentation. Experiments were performed in a rectangular ingot using pure substances as the matrix and glass beads as the particle phase. The time evolutions of local particle volume fractions were measured by bifurcated fiber optical probes working in the reflection mode. The effects of various processing parameters were explored. It is found that there exists a particle-free zone in the top portion of the solidified ingot, followed by a graded particle distribution region towards the bottom. Higher superheat results in slower solidification and hence a thicker particle-free zone and a higher particle concentration near the bottom. The higher initial particle volume fraction leads to a thinner particle-free region. Lower cooling temperatures suppress particle settling. A one-dimensional solidification model was also developed, and the model equations were solved numerically using a fixed-grid, finite-volume method. The model was then validated against the experimental results, and the validated computer code was used as a tool for efficient computational prototyping of an Al/SiC FGM.

Analytical and numerical investigation of the free vibration of functionally graded materials sandwich beams

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (110) ◽  
pp. 72-85
Author(s):  
S.H. Bakhy ◽  
M. Al-Waily ◽  
M.A. Al-Shammari
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Solution ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Functionally Graded Materials ◽  
Sandwich Beam ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Gradient Index ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Graded Materials ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: In this study, the free vibration analysis of functionally graded materials (FGMs) sandwich beams having different core metals and thicknesses is considered. The variation of material through the thickness of functionally graded beams follows the power-law distribution. The displacement field is based on the classical beam theory. The wide applications of functionally graded materials (FGMs) sandwich structures in automotive, marine construction, transportation, and aerospace industries have attracted much attention, because of its excellent bending rigidity, low specific weight, and distinguished vibration characteristics. Design/methodology/approach: A mathematical formulation for a sandwich beam comprised of FG core with two layers of ceramic and metal, while the face sheets are made of homogenous material has been derived based on the Euler–Bernoulli beam theory. Findings: The main objective of this work is to obtain the natural frequencies of the FG sandwich beam considering different parameters. Research limitations/implications: The important parameters are the gradient index, slenderness ratio, core metal type, and end support conditions. The finite element analysis (FEA), combined with commercial Ansys software 2021 R1, is used to verify the accuracy of the obtained analytical solution results. Practical implications: It was found that the natural frequency parameters, the mode shapes, and the dynamic response are considerably affected by the index of volume fraction, the ratio as well as face FGM core constituents. Finally, the beam thickness was dividing into frequent numbers of layers to examine the impact of many layers' effect on the obtained results. Originality/value: It is concluded, that the increase in the number of layers prompts an increment within the frequency parameter results' accuracy for the selected models. Numerical results are compared to those obtained from the analytical solution. It is found that the dimensionless fundamental frequency decreases as the material gradient index increases, and there is a good agreement between two solutions with a maximum error percentage of no more than 5%.

Designing Optimal Volume Fractions For Functionally Graded Materials With Temperature-Dependent Material Properties

2006 ◽  
Vol 74 (5) ◽  
pp. 861-874 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florin Bobaru
Keyword(s):  
Functionally Graded Materials ◽  
Material Properties ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Effective Properties ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Graded Materials ◽  
Critical Stresses ◽  
Non Linear

We present a numerical approach for material optimization of metal-ceramic functionally graded materials (FGMs) with temperature-dependent material properties. We solve the non-linear heterogeneous thermoelasticity equations in 2D under plane strain conditions and consider examples in which the material composition varies along the radial direction of a hollow cylinder under thermomechanical loading. A space of shape-preserving splines is used to search for the optimal volume fraction function which minimizes stresses or minimizes mass under stress constraints. The control points (design variables) that define the volume fraction spline function are independent of the grid used in the numerical solution of the thermoelastic problem. We introduce new temperature-dependent objective functions and constraints. The rule of mixture and the modified Mori-Tanaka with the fuzzy inference scheme are used to compute effective properties for the material mixtures. The different micromechanics models lead to optimal solutions that are similar qualitatively. To compute the temperature-dependent critical stresses for the mixture, we use, for lack of experimental data, the rule-of-mixture. When a scalar stress measure is minimized, we obtain optimal volume fraction functions that feature multiple graded regions alternating with non-graded layers, or even non-monotonic profiles. The dominant factor for the existence of such local minimizers is the non-linear dependence of the critical stresses of the ceramic component on temperature. These results show that, in certain cases, using power-law type functions to represent the material gradation in FGMs is too restrictive.

On the mechanical properties of functionally graded materials reinforced by carbon nanotubes

2017 ◽  
Vol 232 (9) ◽  
pp. 1632-1646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Rouhi ◽  
Seyed H Alavi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Functionally Graded Materials ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Graded Materials ◽  
Single Walled Carbon ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

In this paper, the elastic properties of functionally graded materials reinforced by single-walled carbon nanotubes are studied. Three different matrices, including steel-silicon, iron-alumina and alumina-zirconia are considered. Besides, the effects of nanotube length, radius and volume fraction on the Young’s modulus of functionally graded matrices reinforced by single-walled carbon nanotubes are investigated. It is observed that short nanotubes not only cannot increase the longitudinal elastic modulus of the matrices, but sometimes decrease their elastic modulus. Of the three selected matrices, steel-silicon matrix would have the most enhancement. Investigation of the effect of nanotube volume fraction on the mechanical properties of nanocomposites shows that increasing the volume fraction of long single-walled carbon nanotube results in increasing the elastic modulus of the nanocomposites.

scholarly journals Bending of Symmetric Sandwich FGM Beams with Shear Connectors

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Dung Nguyen Thai ◽  
Phung Van Minh ◽  
Cuong Phan Hoang ◽  
Tam Ta Duc ◽  
Nhung Nguyen Thi Cam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Numerical Data ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
Graded Materials ◽  
Shear Connectors ◽  
The Impact

This paper carries out the static bending analysis of symmetric three-layer functionally graded sandwich beams, in which each layer is made from different functionally graded materials, and they are connected by shear connectors due to sliding movement. The finite element formulations are based on Timoshenko’s first-order shear deformation beam theory (FSDT) and the finite element method to establish the equilibrium equation of beams. The calculation program is coded in the MATLAB environment, and then verification examples are given out to compare the numerical data of present work with those of exact open sources. The impact of several geometrical and material parameters on the mechanical response of the structure, such as the height-to-length ratio, boundary conditions, volume fraction index, and especially the shear coefficient of connectors, is being explored. When designing and using these types of structures in engineering practice, the computed results can be utilized as a valid reference.

Vibrational behavior of beams made of functionally graded materials by using a mixed formulation

2020 ◽  
Vol 234 (18) ◽  
pp. 3650-3666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Souhir Zghal ◽  
Fakhreddine Dammak
Keyword(s):  
Functionally Graded Materials ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Transverse Shear ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Mixed Formulation ◽  
Shear Stresses ◽  
Power Law Distribution ◽  
Graded Materials ◽  
Vibrational Behavior

This paper investigates the vibrational behavior of beams made of functionally graded materials using a mixed formulation. Unlike the other high order shear deformation theories (HSDTs), the proposed formulation is elaborated within a double field of displacements and stresses which offers the possibility of the development of low order linear elements with enhanced accuracy. As well as, the effect of the transverse shear strains and the zero condition of the transverse shear stresses on the top and bottom surfaces are verified. The material characteristics of the beams are described via a power law distribution in order to take into account the continuous variation of the volume fraction of its constituents along the thickness direction. Numerical simulations are conducted to show the influence of power law index, slenderness ratios, and boundary conditions on natural frequencies of functionally graded beams. Results demonstrate the efficiency and the applicability of the model based on a refined mixed formulation and its ability to predict the vibrational behavior of functionally graded beams with good accuracy.

Free vibration problem of embedded magneto-electro-thermo-elastic nanoplate made of functionally graded materials via nonlocal third-order shear deformation theory

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 741-763 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Kiani ◽  
Moslem Sheikhkhoshkar ◽  
Ali Jamalpoor ◽  
Mostafa Khanzadi
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Functionally Graded Materials ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Nonlocal Parameter ◽  
Plate Thickness ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Third Order ◽  
Graded Materials ◽  
Simply Supported

In the present article, according to the nonlocal elasticity theory within the framework of the third-order shear deformable plate assumption, the theoretical analysis of thermomechanical vibration response of magneto-electro-thermo-elastic nanoplate made of functionally graded materials resting on the visco-Pasternak medium is carried out. The simply supported magneto-electro-thermo-elastic nanoplate is supposed to subject to initial external electric, magnetic potentials, and temperature environment. The material characteristics of magneto-electro-thermo-elastic nanoplate are assumed to be variable continuously across the thickness direction based upon power law distribution. Hamilton’s principle is utilized to achieve the partial differential equations and corresponding boundary conditions. The equilibrium equations are solved analytically to determine the complex eigenfrequency using Navier’s approach which satisfies the simply supported boundary conditions. Numerical studies are performed to illustrate the dependency of the natural frequency of the system on the damping coefficient of the visco-Pasternak medium, nonlocal parameter, aspect ratio, temperature change, volume fraction index of functionally graded material, initial external electric voltage, initial external magnetic potential, and plate thickness. It is clearly indicated that these factors have highly significant impacts on the dynamic behavior of the proposed system.

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