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A higher-order theory for static and dynamic analyses of functionally graded beams

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The higher-order theory is extended to functionally graded beams (FGBs) with continuously varying material properties. For FGBs with shear deformation taken into account, a single governing equation for an auxiliary function F is derived from the basic equations of elasticity. It can be used to deal with forced and free vibrations as well as static behaviors of FGBs. A general solution is constructed, and all physical quantities including transverse deflection, longitudinal warping, bending moment, shear force, and internal stresses can be represented in terms of the derivatives of F. The static solution can be determined for different end conditions. Explicit expressions for cantilever, simply supported, and clamped-clamped FGBs for typical loading cases are given. A comparison of the present static solution with existing elasticity solutions indicates that the method is simple and efficient. Moreover, the gradient variation of Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio may be arbitrary functions of the thickness direction. Functionally graded Rayleigh and Euler–Bernoulli beams are two special cases when the shear modulus is sufficiently high. Moreover, the classical Levinson beam theory is recovered from the present theory when the material constants are unchanged. Numerical computations are performed for a functionally graded cantilever beam with a gradient index obeying power law and the results are displayed graphically to show the effects of the gradient index on the deflection and stress distribution, indicating that both stresses and deflection are sensitive to the gradient variation of material properties.

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    Xian-Fang Li, Bao-Lin Wang & Jie-Cai Han

  2. Institute of Mechanics and Sensor Technology, School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China

    Xian-Fang Li

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Li, XF., Wang, BL. & Han, JC. A higher-order theory for static and dynamic analyses of functionally graded beams. Arch Appl Mech 80, 1197–1212 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00419-010-0435-6

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