Papers by Keyword: Non-Local Theory

Abstract: This paper introduces the analytical solutions of complex behavior analysis utilizing high-order shear deformation plate theory of functionally graded FGM nano-plate content consisting of a mixture of metal and ceramics with porosity. To incorporate the small-scale effect, the non-local principle of elasticity is used. The impact of variance of material properties such as thickness-length ratio, aspect ratio, power-law exponent and porosity factor on natural frequencies of FG nano-plate is examined. Compared to those achieved from other researchers, the latest solutions are. Using the simulated displacements theory, equilibrium equations are obtained. Current solutions of the dimensionless frequency are compared with those of the finite element method. The effect of geometry, material variations of nonlocal FG nano-plates and the porosity factor on their natural frequencies are investigated in this review. The results are in good agreement with those of the literature.

Abstract: A theoretical and numerical study has been conducted to investigate the dynamic crack propagation in functionally graded materials (FGMs) by making use of non-local theory. The variation of the shear modulus and mass density of the FGMs are modeled by a exponential increase along the direction perpendicular to the crack surface. The Poisson’s ratio is assumed to be constant. The mixed boundary value problem is reduced to a pair dual integral equations through Fourier. In solving the dual integral equations, the crack surface displacement is expanded in a series using Jacobi’s polynomials and Schmidt’s method is used. Contrary to the classical elasticity solution, the crack-tip stress fields does not retains the inverse square root singularity. The analysis revals that the peak values of crack-tip stress increase with the the crack velocity as characteristic length is decreased.

Abstract: The moving crack problem in an infinite plate of orthotropic anisotropy functionally graded materials (FGMs) subjected to an anti-plane shear loading is studied by making use of non- local theory. The shear modulus and mass density of FGMs are assumed to be of exponential form. Fourier transform is employed to solve the partial differential equation. The mixed boundary value problem is reduced to a pair dual integral equations which is solved by using Schmidt’s method. The semi-analytic solution of crack-tip stress is obtained, contrary to the classical elasticity solution, the crack-tip stress fields does not retains the stress singularity. The influences of the characteristic length, graded parameter, orthotropic coefficient and crack velocity on the crack-tip stress are analyzed. The numerical results show that the stress at the crack tip decrease as the characteristic length, crack velocity, graded parameter are increased and increase as the orthotropic coefficient is increased.

Abstract: A crack in an infinite plate of functionally graded materials (FGMs) under anti-plane shear impact loading is analyzed by making use of non-local theory. The shear modulus and mass density of FGMs are assumed to be of exponential form and the Poisson’s ratio is assumed to be constant. The mixed boundary value problem is reduced to a pair dual integral equations through the use of Laplace and Fourier integral transform method. In solving the dual integral equations, the crack surface displacement is expanded in a series using Jacobi’s polynomials and Schmidt’s method is used. The numerical results show that no stress singularity is present at the crack tip. The stress near the crack tip tends to increase with time at first and then decreases in amplitude and the peak values of stress decreases with increasing the graded parameters.

Abstract: By incorporating the Taylor-based nonlocal theory of plasticity, the finite element method (FEM) is applied to investigate the effect of particle size on the deformation behavior of the metal matrix composites. In the simulation, the two-dimensional plane strain and random distribution multi-particles model are used. It is shown that, at a fixed particle volume fraction, there is a close relationship between the particle size and the deformation behavior of the composites. The yield strength and plastic work hardening rate of the composites increase with decreasing particle size. The predicted stress-strain behaviors of the composites are qualitative agreement with the experimental results.