scholarly journals Thermal and thermomechanical buckling of CNT-reinforced composite sandwich cylindrical shells including elasticity of tangential edge restraint

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hoang Van Tung ◽  
Pham Thanh Hieu
Keyword(s):  
Effective Properties ◽  
Cylindrical Shells ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Iteration Process ◽  
Core Layer ◽  
Plane Boundary ◽  
Critical Temperatures ◽  
Volume Percentage ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
Parametric Studies

This paper presents an analytical approach to investigate the buckling of sandwich cylindrical shells subjected to uniform temperature rise and external lateral pressure. Two sandwich models corresponding to carbon nanotube reinforced composite (CNTRC) face sheets and core layer are considered. The properties of all constitutive materials are assumed to be temperature dependent and effective properties of CNTRC are determined according to an extended rule of mixture. Governing equations are established using first order shear deformation theory and solved employing two-term form of deflection along with Galerkin method for simply supported edge shells. In order to account for practical situations of in-plane boundary condition, the elasticity of tangential constraint of boundary edges is included. Owing to temperature dependence of material properties, critical thermal loads are determined adopting an iteration process. Numerous parametric studies are carried out and interesting remarks are given. The study reveals that sandwich shell model with CNTRC core layer and homogeneous skins has considerably strong capacity of buckling resistance. Numerical results also indicate that tangential edge constraint has significant effects on critical loads, especially at elevated temperature. In addition, in the case of thermal load, an intermediate volume percentage of carbon nanotubes can confer the highest critical temperatures of sandwich shells.

scholarly journals Higher-Order Thermo-Elastic Analysis of FG-CNTRC Cylindrical Vessels Surrounded by a Pasternak Foundation

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoud Mohammadi ◽  
Mohammad Arefi ◽  
Rossana Dimitri ◽  
Francesco Tornabene
Keyword(s):  
Deformation Theory ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Effective Properties ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Pressure Vessels ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Elastic Response ◽  
Governing Equations ◽  
Third Order ◽  
Reinforced Composite

This study analyses the two-dimensional thermo-elastic response of functionally graded carbon nanotube-reinforced composite (FG-CNTRC) cylindrical pressure vessels, by applying the third-order shear deformation theory (TSDT). The effective properties of FG-CNTRC cylindrical pressure vessels are computed for different patterns of reinforcement, according to the rule of mixture. The governing equations of the problem are derived from the principle of virtual works and are solved as a classical eigenproblem under the assumption of clamped supported boundary conditions. A large parametric investigation aims at showing the influence of some meaningful parameters on the thermo-elastic response, such as the type of pattern, the volume fraction of CNTs, and the Pasternak coefficients related to the elastic foundation.

Dynamic analysis of three-layer cylindrical shells with fractional viscoelastic core and functionally graded face layers

2020 ◽  
pp. 107754632096622
Author(s):  
Meisam Shakouri ◽  
Mohammad Reza Permoon ◽  
Abdolreza Askarian ◽  
Hassan Haddadpour
Keyword(s):  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Cylindrical Shells ◽  
Ritz Method ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Core Layer ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Viscoelastic Layer ◽  
Viscoelastic Core ◽  
Graded Layers

Natural frequency and damping behavior of three-layer cylindrical shells with a viscoelastic core layer and functionally graded face layers are studied in this article. Using functionally graded face layers can reduce the stress discontinuity in the face–core interface that causes a catastrophic failure in sandwich structures. The viscoelastic layer is expressed using a fractional-order model, and the functionally graded layers are defined by a power law function. Assuming the classical shell theory for functionally graded layers and the first-order shear deformation theory for the viscoelastic core, equations of motion are derived using Lagrange’s equation and then solved via Rayleigh–Ritz method. The obtained results are validated with those in the literature, and finally, the effects of some geometrical and material parameters such as length-to-radius ratio, functionally graded properties, radius and thickness of viscoelastic layer on the natural frequency, and loss factor of the system are considered, and some conclusions are drawn.

scholarly journals Nonlinear response of doubly curved sandwich panels with CNT-reinforced composite core and elastically restrained edges subjected to external pressure in thermal environments

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hoang Van Tung ◽  
Dao Nhu Mai ◽  
Vu Thanh Long
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Response ◽  
Effective Properties ◽  
Sandwich Panels ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
External Pressure ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Thermal Environments ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
Approximate Analytical Solutions ◽  
Doubly Curved

An analytical investigation on the nonlinear response of doubly curved panels constructed from homogeneous face sheets and carbon nanotube reinforced composite (CNTRC) core and subjected to external pressure in thermal environments is presented in this paper. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are reinforced into the core layer through uniform or functionally graded distributions. The properties of constituents are assumed to be temperature dependent and effective properties of CNTRC are determined using an extended rule of mixture. Governing equations are established within the framework of first order shear deformation theory taking into account geometrical imperfection, von Kármán–Donnell nonlinearity, panel-foundation interaction and elasticity of tangential edge restraints. These equations are solved using approximate analytical solutions and Galerkin method for simply supported panels. The results reveal that load carrying capacity of sandwich panels is stronger when boundary edges are more rigorously restrained and face sheets are thicker. Furthermore, elevated temperature has deteriorative and beneficial influences on the load bearing capability of sandwich panels with movable and restrained edges, respectively.

scholarly journals Buckling and postbuckling of CNT-reinforced composite sandwich cylindrical panels subjected to axial compression in thermal environments

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hoang Van Tung ◽  
Vu Thanh Long
Keyword(s):  
Axial Compression ◽  
Effective Properties ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Closed Form Expression ◽  
Nonlinear Load ◽  
Thermal Environments ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
Cylindrical Panels ◽  
Sandwich Model

An analytical investigation on the buckling and postbuckling behavior of carbon nanotube reinforced composite (CNTRC) sandwich cylindrical panels exposed to thermal environments and subjected to uniform axial compression is presented in this paper. Beside sandwich model with CNTRC face sheets in the literature, the present work suggests a sandwich model with CNTRC core layer and homogeneous face sheets. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are reinforced into matrix phase through uniform or functionally graded distributions. Effective properties of nanocomposite layers are determined according to extended rule of mixture. Formulations are based on the first order shear deformation theory taking into account Von Karman-Donnell nonlinearity. Approximate solutions are assumed to satisfy simply supported boundary conditions and Galerkin method is used to derive the closed-form expression of nonlinear load-deflection relation from which buckling loads and postbuckling paths are determined. Numerical examples are carried out and interesting remarks are given.

Postbuckling behavior of CNT-reinforced composite cylindrical shell surrounded by an elastic medium and subjected to combined mechanical loads in thermal environments

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (10) ◽  
pp. 1319-1346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pham Thanh Hieu ◽  
Hoang Van Tung
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Elastic Medium ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
Lateral Pressure ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Effective Properties ◽  
Cylindrical Shells ◽  
Nonlinear Load ◽  
Thermal Environments ◽  
Reinforced Composite

Cylindrical shells are usually buckled under complex and combined loading conditions. This article presents an analytical approach to investigate the buckling and postbuckling behaviors of cylindrical shells reinforced by single-walled carbon nanotubes, surrounded by an elastic medium, exposed to thermal environments, and subjected to combined axial compression and lateral pressure loads. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are imbedded into matrix phase by uniform distribution or functionally graded distribution along the thickness direction. The properties of constituents are assumed to be temperature dependent, and effective properties of CNT-reinforced composite (CNTRC) are determined by an extended rule of mixture. Governing equations are based on the classical shell theory (CST) taking von Karman–Donnell nonlinearity and surrounding elastic foundations into consideration. Three-term form of deflection is assumed to satisfy simply supported boundary conditions, and Galerkin method is applied to obtain nonlinear load–deflection relations from which buckling loads and postbuckling equilibrium paths are determined. Numerical examples are carried out to show the effects of CNT volume fraction, distribution types, thermal environments, preexisting nondestabilizing lateral pressure and axial compression loads, and elastic medium on the buckling and postbuckling behaviors of CNTRC cylindrical shells.

scholarly journals VIBRATION OF SANDWICH BEAMS REINFORCED BY CARBON NANOTUBES UNDER A MOVING LOAD

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thom Tran ◽  
Hien Thi Trinh ◽  
Kien Dinh Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Effective Properties ◽  
Moving Load ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Element Formulation ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Third Order ◽  
Reinforced Composite

This paper studies vibration of sandwich beams reinforced by carbon nanotubes (CNTs) under a moving point load. The core of the beams is homogeneous while their two faces are of carbon nanotube reinforced composite material. The effective properties of two face sheets are determined by extended rule of mixture.  A uniform distribution (UD) and four different types of functionally graded (FG) distributions, namely FG-X, FG-FG-V, FG-O, are considered. Based on a third-order shear deformation theory, a finite element formulation is derived and used to compute the vibration characteristics of the beams. 

Thermomechanical postbuckling of higher order shear deformable CNT-reinforced composite plates with elastically restrained unloaded edges

2021 ◽  
pp. 096739112110259
Author(s):  
Le Thi Nhu Trang ◽  
Hoang Van Tung
Keyword(s):  
Uniaxial Compression ◽  
Effective Properties ◽  
Thermal Environment ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Nonlinear Load ◽  
Elastic Foundations ◽  
Reinforced Composite

Buckling and postbuckling behavior of carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced thick composite plates resting on elastic foundations and subjected to thermomechanical loads are investigated in this paper. The plates are subjected to uniform uniaxial compression in a thermal environment or the combined action of nondestabilizing preexisting uniaxial compression and uniform temperature rise. CNTs are reinforced into matrix through functionally graded distributions. The properties of constitutive materials are assumed to be temperature dependent and effective properties of CNT-reinforced composite are determined according to an extended rule of mixture. Governing equations are based on a higher order shear deformation theory taking von Kárman nonlinearity, initial geometrical imperfection, elasticity of tangential restraints of unloaded edges and plate-foundation interaction into consideration. Analytical solutions are assumed to satisfy simply supported boundary conditions and Galerkin method is applied to obtain nonlinear load-deflection relations. Numerical analyses are carried out to show the effects of CNT distribution patterns, preexisting loads, initial imperfection, degree of in-plane constraint, and elastic foundations on the nonlinear thermomechanical stability of CNT-reinforced composite plates.

scholarly journals An Assessment of Thick Nanocomposite Plates’ Behavior under the Influence of Carbon Nanotubes Agglomeration

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Débora S. Craveiro ◽  
Maria A. R. Loja
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Deformation Theory ◽  
Shear Deformation Theory ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Thick Plates ◽  
Fundamental Frequencies ◽  
Knowing That ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Two Parameter

The influence assessment of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) agglomeration on CNT-reinforced composite (CNTRC) thick plates’ behavior is the main aim of the present work. CNTs are known to agglomerate into clusters even for relatively low volume fractions, which imposes the need to characterize the effects this may introduce in structures behavior, also knowing that recent works have concluded that neglecting agglomeration phenomenon may lead to an overestimation of the mechanical properties of nanocomposites. Hence, it matters to understand how the arising of these clusters may affect the static and free vibrational behaviors of low side-to-thickness nanocomposite plates. To this purpose, the nanocomposite plate properties’ estimation is performed by using the two-parameter model of agglomeration based on the Eshelby–Mori–Tanaka approach, while for behavioral analyses one considers a Higher-order Shear Deformation Theory (HSDT) based on the displacement field of Kant, implemented through the finite element method. The analyses developed consider a set of parametric studies involving the assessment of the influence of side-to-side ratios, side-to-thickness ratios, boundary conditions, and CNTs’ distributions along the thickness. The results obtained allow concluding that the transverse deflections and fundamental frequencies of these structures are significantly influenced by the CNTs’ agglomeration.

Mathematical Model of the Effective Properties of a Fiber Reinforced Composite with a Linearly Graded Transition Zone

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 286-307
Author(s):  
Carey F. Childers
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Transition Zone ◽  
Effective Properties ◽  
Local Stress ◽  
Stress And Strain ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Strain Fields ◽  
Shear Moduli ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composite ◽  
Reinforced Composite

Abstract Tires are fabricated using single ply fiber reinforced composite materials, which consist of a set of aligned stiff fibers of steel material embedded in a softer matrix of rubber material. The main goal is to develop a mathematical model to determine the local stress and strain fields for this isotropic fiber and matrix separated by a linearly graded transition zone. This model will then yield expressions for the internal stress and strain fields surrounding a single fiber. The fields will be obtained when radial, axial, and shear loads are applied. The composite is then homogenized to determine its effective mechanical properties—elastic moduli, Poisson ratios, and shear moduli. The model allows for analysis of how composites interact in order to design composites which gain full advantage of their properties.

scholarly journals A New Analytical Approach for Nonlinear Global Buckling of Spiral Corrugated FG-CNTRC Cylindrical Shells Subjected to Radial Loads

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 2600
Author(s):  
Tho Hung Vu ◽  
Hoai Nam Vu ◽  
Thuy Dong Dang ◽  
Ngoc Ly Le ◽  
Thi Thanh Xuan Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Approach ◽  
Cylindrical Shells ◽  
Equation System ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Governing Equations ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
Global Buckling ◽  
Homogenization Model ◽  
Corrugated Structure ◽  
The Galerkin Method

The present paper deals with a new analytical approach of nonlinear global buckling of spiral corrugated functionally graded carbon nanotube reinforced composite (FG-CNTRC) cylindrical shells subjected to radial loads. The equilibrium equation system is formulated by using the Donnell shell theory with the von Karman’s nonlinearity and an improved homogenization model for spiral corrugated structure. The obtained governing equations can be used to research the nonlinear postbuckling of mentioned above structures. By using the Galerkin method and a three term solution of deflection, an approximated analytical solution for the nonlinear stability problem of cylindrical shells is performed. The linear critical buckling loads and postbuckling strength of shells under radial loads are numerically investigated. Effectiveness of spiral corrugation in enhancing the global stability of spiral corrugated FG-CNTRC cylindrical shells is investigated.

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