Variational Principles for Vibrating Carbon Nanotubes Conveying Fluid, Based on the Nonlocal Beam Model

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 209-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarp Adali
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Variational Principles ◽  
Linear Time ◽  
Scale Effects ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Beam Model ◽  
Geometric Boundary ◽  
Double Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

AbstractVariational principles are derived in order to facilitate the investigation of the vibrations and stability of single and double-walled carbon nanotubes conveying a fluid, from a linear time-dependent partial differential equation governing their displacements. The nonlocal elastic theory of Euler-Bernoulli beams takes small-scale effects into account. Hamilton’s principle is obtained for double-walled nano-tubes conveying a fluid. The natural and geometric boundary conditions identified are seen to be coupled and time-dependent due to nonlocal effects.

Nonlocal Flügge Shell Model for Vibrations of Double-Walled Carbon Nanotubes With Different Boundary Conditions

2013 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Ansari ◽  
B. Arash
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Shell Model ◽  
Scale Effects ◽  
Elastic Shell ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Geometrical Parameters ◽  
Beam Model ◽  
Double Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

In this paper, the vibrational behavior of double-walled carbon nanotubes (DWCNTs) is studied by a nonlocal elastic shell model. The nonlocal continuum model accounting for the small scale effects encompasses its classical continuum counterpart as a particular case. Based upon the constitutive equations of nonlocal elasticity, the displacement field equations coupled by van der Waals forces are derived. The set of governing equations of motion are then numerically solved by a novel method emerged from incorporating the radial point interpolation approximation within the framework of the generalized differential quadrature method. The present analysis provides the possibility of considering different combinations of layerwise boundary conditions. The influences of small scale factor, layerwise boundary conditions and geometrical parameters on the mechanical behavior of DWCNTs are fully investigated. Explicit expressions for the nonlocal frequencies of DWCNTs with all edges simply supported are also analytically obtained by a nonlocal elastic beam model. Some new intertube resonant frequencies and the corresponding noncoaxial vibrational modes are identified due to incorporating circumferential modes into the shell model. A shift in noncoaxial mode numbers, not predictable by the beam model, is also observed when the radius of DWCNTs is varied. The results generated also provide valuable information concerning the applicability of the beam model and new noncoaxial modes affecting the physical properties of nested nanotubes.

Variational Formulation of Vibrations of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes With Geometric and Physical Nonlinearities

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarp Adali
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Variational Formulation ◽  
Variational Principles ◽  
Beam Model ◽  
Nonlinear Force ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Geometric Boundary ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Euler Bernoulli Beam

Variational principles are derived for multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNT) undergoing nonlinear vibrations. Two sources of nonlinearity are considered in the continuum modeling of CNTs with the Euler-Bernoulli beam model describing the dynamics of the CNTs. One source is the geometric nonlinearity which may arise as a result of large deflections. The second source is due to van der Waals forces between the nanotubes which can be modeled as a nonlinear force to improve the accuracy of the physical model. After deriving the applicable variational principle, Hamilton’s principle is given. Natural and geometric boundary conditions are derived using the variational formulation of the problem. Several approximate and computational methods of solution such as Rayleigh-Ritz and finite elements employ the variational formulation of the problem and as such these principles are instrumental in obtaining the solutions of vibration problems under complicated boundary conditions.

Critical Buckling Load of Triple-Walled Carbon Nanotube Based on Nonlocal Elasticity Theory

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 ◽  
pp. 108-119
Author(s):  
Tayeb Bensattalah ◽  
Ahmed Hamidi ◽  
Khaled Bouakkaz ◽  
Mohamed Zidour ◽  
Tahar Hassaine Daouadji
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Axial Compression ◽  
Buckling Load ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Beam Model ◽  
Buckling Loads ◽  
Critical Buckling Load ◽  
Nonlocal Continuum Theory ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

The present paper investigates the nonlocal buckling of Zigzag Triple-walled carbon nanotubes (TWCNTs) under axial compression with both chirality and small scale effects. Based on the nonlocal continuum theory and the Timoshenko beam model, the governing equations are derived and the critical buckling loads under axial compression are obtained. The TWCNTs are considered as three nanotube shells coupled through the van der Waals interaction between them. The results show that the critical buckling load can be overestimated by the local beam model if the small-scale effect is overlooked for long nanotubes. In addition, a significant dependence of the critical buckling loads on the chirality of zigzag carbon nanotube is confirmed, and these are then compared with: A single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs); and Double-walled carbon nanotubes (DWCNTs). These findings are important in mechanical design considerations and reinforcement of devices that use carbon nanotubes.

Effect of van der Waals force on wave propagation in viscoelastic double-walled carbon nanotubes

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (24) ◽  
pp. 1850291
Author(s):  
Yugang Tang ◽  
Ying Liu
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Van Der Waals ◽  
Van Der Waals Force ◽  
Strain Gradient Theory ◽  
Flexural Wave ◽  
Gradient Theory ◽  
Beam Model ◽  
Double Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

In this paper, the influence of van der Waals force on the wave propagation in viscoelastic double-walled carbon nanotubes (DWCNTs) is investigated. The governing equations of wave motion are derived based on the nonlocal strain gradient theory and double-walled Timoshenko beam model. The effects of viscosity, van der Waals force, as well as size effects on the wave propagation in DWCNTs are clarified. The results show that effects of van der Waals force on waves in inner and outer layers of DWCNTs are different. Flexural wave (FW) in outer layer and shear wave (SW) in inner layer are sensitive to van der Waals force, and display new phenomena. This new finding may provide some useful guidance in the acoustic design of nanostructures with DWCNTs as basic elements.

Thermal Buckling of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes by Nonlocal Elasticity

2006 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 399-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renfu Li ◽  
George A. Kardomateas
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Thermal Loading ◽  
Scale Effects ◽  
Elastic Shell ◽  
Thermal Buckling ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Internal Length ◽  
Internal Characteristic ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

The small internal length scales of nanomaterials/nano-devices may call the direct application of classical continuum models into question. In this research, a nonlocal elastic shell model, which takes the small scale effects into account, is developed to study the thermal buckling behavior of multi-walled carbon nanotubes. The multi-walled carbon nanotubes are considered as concentric thin shells coupled with the van der Waals forces between adjacent nanotubes. Closed form solutions are formulated for two types of thermal buckling of a double-walled carbon nanotube: Radial thermal buckling (as in a shell under external pressure) and axial thermal buckling. The effects of small scale effects are demonstrated, and a significant influence of internal characteristic parameters such as the length of the C‐C bond has been found on the thermal buckling critical temperature. The study interestingly shows that the axial buckling is not likely to happen, while the “radial” buckling may often take place when the carbon nano-tubes are subjected to thermal loading. Furthermore, a convenient method to determine the material constant, “e0” and the internal characteristic parameter, “a,” is suggested.

Analytical Treatment of the Free Vibration of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Based on the Nonlocal Flugge Shell Theory

2011 ◽  
Vol 134 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Ansari ◽  
H. Rouhi
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Scale Effects ◽  
Elastic Shell ◽  
Nonlocal Parameter ◽  
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Resonant Frequencies ◽  
Single Walled Carbon ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

In the current work, the vibration characteristics of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) under different boundary conditions are investigated. A nonlocal elastic shell model is utilized, which accounts for the small scale effects and encompasses its classical continuum counterpart as a particular case. The variational form of the Flugge type equations is constructed to which the analytical Rayleigh–Ritz method is applied. Comprehensive results are attained for the resonant frequencies of vibrating SWCNTs. The significance of the small size effects on the resonant frequencies of SWCNTs is shown to be dependent on the geometric parameters of nanotubes. The effectiveness of the present analytical solution is assessed by the molecular dynamics simulations as a benchmark of good accuracy. It is found that, in contrast to the chirality, the boundary conditions have a significant effect on the appropriate values of nonlocal parameter.

EFFECT OF THE VAN DER WAALS INTERACTION ON ANALYSIS OF DOUBLE-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES

2005 ◽  
Vol 05 (03) ◽  
pp. 457-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Q. WANG
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Van Der Waals ◽  
Elastic Beam ◽  
Beam Model ◽  
Mechanical Models ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Kink Instability ◽  
Double Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Vdw Interaction

This paper presents the research on the analysis of the van der Waals (vdW) interaction on double-walled carbon nanotubes (DWNTs) via an elastic beam model. The parametric studies on the size of DWNTs are conducted to show the effect of vdW interaction on the analysis of both a cantilever DWNT subjected to force at the free tip and a DWNT subjected to pure bending. In addition, the kink instability for the cantilever DWNT is analyzed based on the proposed beam model. It is hoped that the research will provide mechanical models for the analysis of both single-walled nanotubes (SWNTs) and multi-walled nanotubes (MWNTs), as well as for kink instability analysis of carbon nanotubes (CNTs).

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