scholarly journals Finite Element Formulations for Free Vibration Analysis of Isotropic and Orthotropic Plates using Two-Variable Refined Plate Theory

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 1787-1799 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jafar Rouzegar ◽  
Reza Abdoli Sharifpoor
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Plate Theory ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Orthotropic Plates ◽  
Refined Plate Theory ◽  
Finite Element Formulations

scholarly journals A new finite element for free vibration analysis of stiffened composite plates

2007 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 529-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tran Ich Thinh ◽  
Ngo Nhu Khoa
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Plate Theory ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Laminated Plates ◽  
Triangular Element ◽  
Plate Element ◽  
Stiffened Plate

A new 6-noded stiffened triangular plate element for the analysis of stiffened composite plates based on Mindlins deformation plate theory has been developed. The stiffened plate element is a combination of basic triangular element and bar component. The element can accommodate any number of arbitrarily oriented stiffeners and obviates the use of mesh lines along the stiffeners. Free vibration analyses of stiffened laminated plates have been carried out with this element and the results are compared with those published. The finite element results show very good matching with the experimental ones.

Free Vibration Analysis of Laminated Soft Core Sandwich Plates

2013 ◽  
Vol 135 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. D. Chalak ◽  
Anupam Chakrabarti ◽  
Mohd. Ashraf Iqbal ◽  
Abdul Hamid Sheikh
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Vibration ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Plate Theory ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Soft Core ◽  
Sandwich Plates ◽  
Transverse Displacement ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
The Core

Free vibration behavior of laminated soft core sandwich plates with stiff laminated face sheets is investigated using a new C0 finite element (FE) model based on higher order zigzag theory (HOZT) in this paper. The in-plane displacement variations are considered to be cubic for both the face sheets and the core, while the transverse displacement is assumed to vary quadratically within the core and remains constant in the faces beyond the core. The plate theory ensures a shear stress-free condition at the top and bottom surfaces of the plate. Thus, the plate theory has all of the features required for an accurate modeling of laminated sandwich plates. As very few elements based on this plate theory (HOZT) exist and they possess certain disadvantages, an attempt has been made to develop this new element. The nodal field variables are chosen in such a manner to overcome the problem of continuity requirement of the derivatives of transverse displacements, i.e., no need to impose any penalty stiffness in the formulation. A nine node C0 quadratic plate finite element is implemented to model the HOZT for the present analysis. A new C0 element has been utilized to study some interesting problems on free vibration analysis of laminated sandwich plates. Many new results are also presented which should be useful for future research.

scholarly journals Free Vibration Analysis of Smart Laminated Functionally Graded CNT Reinforced Composite Plates via New Four-Variable Refined Plate Theory

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 3675 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tran Huu Quoc ◽  
Tran Minh Tu ◽  
Vu Van Tham
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Vibration Analysis ◽  
Plate Theory ◽  
Free Vibration Analysis ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Transverse Shear Strain ◽  
Refined Plate Theory ◽  
Reinforced Composite

This paper presents a new four-variable refined plate theory for free vibration analysis of laminated piezoelectric functionally graded carbon nanotube-reinforced composite plates (PFG-CNTRC). The present theory includes a parabolic distribution of transverse shear strain through the thickness and satisfies zero traction boundary conditions at both free surfaces of the plates. Thus, no shear correction factor is required. The distribution of carbon nanotubes across the thickness of each FG-CNT layer can be functionally graded or uniformly distributed. Additionally, the electric potential in piezoelectric layers is assumed to be quadratically distributed across the thickness. Equations of motion for PFG-CNTRC rectangular plates are derived using both Maxwell’s equation and Hamilton’s principle. Using the Navier technique, natural frequencies of the simply supported hybrid plate with closed circuit and open circuit of electrical boundary conditions are calculated. New parametric studies regarding the effect of the volume fraction, the CNTs distribution, the number of layers, CNT fiber orientation and thickness of the piezoelectric layer on the free vibration response of hybrid plates are performed.

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