Free vibration of exponential functionally graded rectangular plates in thermal environment with general boundary conditions

• Published in: Aerospace science and technology Vol. 36; pp. 132 - 156
• Main Authors: Chakraverty, S., Pradhan, K.K.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Issy-les-Moulineaux Elsevier Masson SAS 01.07.2014; Elsevier
• Subjects: Classical plate theory; Exact sciences and technology; Exponential gradation; Functionally graded plate; Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications); Physics; Rayleigh–Ritz method; Solid mechanics; Structural and continuum mechanics; Vibration; Vibration, mechanical wave, dynamic stability (aeroelasticity, vibration control...); Vibration; Exponential gradation; Classical plate theory; Rayleigh–Ritz method; Functionally graded plate; Rayleigh-Ritz method; Volume fraction; Free vibration; Clamped plate; Thermomechanical properties; Thermal load; Aspect ratio; Modeling; Natural frequency; Thermal properties; Kirchhoff model; Rayleigh Ritz method; Functionnally graded material; Rectangular plate; Power law; Temperature fluctuation; Structural analysis

In this article, free vibration of functionally graded (FG) rectangular plates subject to different sets of boundary conditions within the framework of Classical or Kirchhoff's plate theory are investigated. The eigenfrequency equation is obtained by the use of Rayleigh–Ritz method. Displacemen...