Geometrically nonlinear large deformation analysis of triangular CNT-reinforced composite plates

A first known investigation on the geometrically nonlinear large deformation behavior of triangular carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced functionally graded composite plates under transversely distributed loads is investigated. The analysis is carried out using the element-free IMLS-Ritz method. In this study, the first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT) and von Kármán assumption are employed to account for transverse shear strains, rotary inertia and moderate rotations. A convergence study is conducted by varying the supporting size and number of nodes. The effects of transverse shear deformation, CNT distribution and CNT volume fraction on the nonlinear bending characteristics under different boundary conditions are examined.     

基于应变梯度中厚板单元的石墨烯振动研究

基于应变梯度理论建立了单层石墨烯等效明德林(Mindlin) 板动力学方程,推导了四边简支明德林中厚板自由振动固有频率的解析解. 提出了一种考虑应变梯度的4 节点36 自由度明德林板单元,利用虚功原理建立了单层石墨烯的等效非局部板有限元模型. 通过对石墨烯振动问题的研究,验证了应变梯度有限元计算结果的收敛性. 运用该有限元法研究了尺寸、振动模态阶数以及非局部参数对石墨烯振动特性的影响. 研究表明,这种单元能够较好地适用于研究考虑复杂边界条件石墨烯的尺度效应问题. 基于应变梯度理论的明德林板所获得石墨烯的固有频率小于基于经典明德林板理论得到的结果. 尺寸较小、模态阶数较高的石墨烯振动尺度效应更加明显. 无论采用应变梯度理论还是经典弹性本构关系,考虑一阶剪切变形的明德林板模型预测的固有频率低于基尔霍夫(Kirchho) 板所预测的固有频率.      

基于S-R和分解定理的三维几何非线性无网格法

S-R(strain-rotation)和分解定理克服了经典有限变形理论的一些缺点, 使其可以为几何非线性数值分析提供可靠的理论基础. 对于大变形问题, 由于无网格法(element-free method)避免了对单元网格的依赖, 从而从根本上避免了有限单元法(finite element method, FEM)的单元畸变问题, 保证了求解精度. 因此, 将无网格法和S-R和分解定理结合起来势必能建立一套更加合理可靠的几何非线性数值计算方法. 目前基于S-R 定理的无网格数值方法研究较少并且只能用于二维平面问题的求解, 但实际上绝大多数问题都必须以三维模型来进行处理, 因此建立适用于三维情况的S-R无网格法是非常有必要的. 本文给出了适用于三维情况的S-R 无网格法: 采用由更新拖带坐标法和势能率原理推导出来的增量变分方程, 利用基于全局弱式的无网格Galerkin 法(EFG)得到了用于求解三维空间问题的离散格式. 利用MATLAB编制三维S-R 无网格法程序, 对受均布载荷的三维悬臂梁和四边简支矩形板结构的非线性弯曲问题进行了计算. 最后将所得的数值结果与已有文献进行了比较, 验证了本文的三维S-R无网格数值算法的合理性、有效性和准确性. 本文的三维S-R无网格数值算法可以作为一种可靠的三维几何非线性数值分析方法.      

Damped vibration of a graphene sheet using a higher-order nonlocal strain-gradient Kirchhoff plate model

A higher-order nonlocal strain-gradient model is presented for the damped vibration analysis of single-layer graphene sheets (SLGSs) in hygrothermal environment. Based on Kirchhoff plate theory in conjunction with a higher-order (bi-Helmholtz) nonlocal strain gradient theory, the equations of motion are obtained using Hamilton's principle. The higher-order nonlocal strain gradient theory has lower- and higher-order nonlocal parameters and a material characteristic parameter. The presented model can reasonably interpret the softening effects of the SLGS, and indicates a reasonably good match with the experimental flexural frequencies. Finally, the roles of viscous and structural damping coefficients, small-scale parameters, hygrothermal environment and elastic foundation on the vibrational responses of SLGSs are studied in detail.     

Nonlinear deformation and buckling of elastic inhomogeneous shells under thermomechanical loads

The paper outlines the fundamentals of the method of solving static problems of geometrically nonlinear deformation, buckling, and postbuckling behavior of thin thermoelastic inhomogeneous shells with complex-shaped midsurface, geometrical features throughout the thickness, or multilayer structure under complex thermomechanical loading. The method is based on the geometrically nonlinear equations of three-dimensional thermoelasticity and the moment finite-element scheme. The method is justified numerically. Results of practical importance are obtained in analyzing poorely studied classes of inhomogeneous shells. These results provide an insight into the nonlinear deformation and buckling of shells under various combinations of thermomechanical loads     

弹性曲梁在机械和热载荷共同作用下的几何非线性模型及其数值解

基于Euler-Bernoulli梁的几何非线性理论,建立了弹性曲梁在任意分布机械载荷和热载荷共同作用下的几何非线性静平衡控制方程。该模型不仅计及了轴线伸长,同时也精确地考虑了梁的初始曲率对变形的影响以及轴向变形与弯曲变形之间的相互耦合效应。应用打靶法数值求解了半圆形曲梁在横向均匀升温作用下的非线性弯曲问题,数值比较了轴向伸长对曲梁变形的影响。     

An analytical symplectic approach to the vibration analysis of orthotropic graphene sheets

A nonlocal continuum orthotropic plate model is proposed to study the vibration behavior of single-layer graphene sheets (SLGSs) using an analytical symplectic approach.A Hamiltonian system is established by introduc-ing a total unknown vector consisting of the displacement amplitude,rotation angle,shear force,and bending moment. The high-order governing differential equation of the vibra-tion of SLGSs is transformed into a set of ordinary differential equations in symplectic space.Exact solutions for free vibra-tion are obtianed by the method of separation of variables without any trial shape functions and can be expanded in series of symplectic eigenfunctions. Analytical frequency equations are derived for all six possible boundary con-ditions. Vibration modes are expressed in terms of the symplectic eigenfunctions.In the numerical examples,com-parison is presented to verify the accuracy of the proposed method. Comprehensive numerical examples for graphene sheets with Levy-type boundary conditions are given.A para-metric study of the natural frequency is also included.     

Nonlinear resonance responses of geometrically imperfect shear deformable nanobeams including surface stress effects

In this work, a thorough investigation is presented into the nonlinear resonant dynamics of geometrically imperfect shear deformable nanobeams subjected to harmonic external excitation force in the transverse direction. To this end, the Gurtin–Murdoch surface elasticity theory together with Reddy’s third-order shear deformation beam theory is utilized to take into account the size-dependent behavior of nanobeams and the effects of transverse shear deformation and rotary inertia, respectively. The kinematic nonlinearity is considered using the von Kármán kinematic hypothesis. The geometric imperfection as a slight curvature is assumed as the mode shape associated with the first vibration mode. The weak form of geometrically nonlinear governing equations of motion is derived using the variational differential quadrature (VDQ) technique and Lagrange equations. Then, a multistep numerical scheme is employed to solve the obtained governing equations in order to study the nonlinear frequency–response and force–response curves of nanobeams. Comprehensive studies into the effects of initial imperfection and boundary condition as well as geometric parameters on the nonlinear dynamic characteristics of imperfect shear deformable nanobeams are carried out through numerical results. Finally, the importance of incorporating the surface stress effects via the Gurtin–Murdoch elasticity theory, is emphasized by comparing the nonlinear dynamic responses of the nanobeams with different thicknesses.     

Effect of geometric nonlinearity on dynamic pull-in behavior of coupled-domain microstructures based on classical and shear deformation plate theories

This paper investigates the dynamic pull-in behavior of microplates actuated by a suddenly applied electrostatic force. Electrostatic, elastic and fluid domains are involved in modeling. First-order shear deformation plate theory and classical plate theory are used to model the geometrically nonlinear microplates. The equations of motion are descritized by the finite element method. The effects of nonlinearity, fluid pressure, initial stress and different geometric parameters on dynamic behavior are examined. In addition, the influences of initial stress and actuation voltage on oscillatory behavior of microplates are evaluated.     

Nonlinear free vibration of piezoelectric cylindrical nanoshells

The nonlinear vibration characteristics of the piezoelectric circular cylindrical nanoshells resting on an elastic foundation are analyzed. The small scale effect and thermo-electro-mechanical loading are taken into account. Based on the nonlocal elasticity theory and Donnell's nonlinear shell theory, the nonlinear governing equations and the corresponding boundary conditions are derived by employing Hamilton's principle. Then,the Galerkin method is used to transform the governing equations into a set of ordinary differential equations, and subsequently, the multiple-scale method is used to obtain an approximate analytical solution. Finally, an extensive parametric study is conducted to examine the effects of the nonlocal parameter, the external electric potential, the temperature rise, and the Winkler-Pasternak foundation parameters on the nonlinear vibration characteristics of circular cylindrical piezoelectric nanoshells.     

Nonlinear wave propagation analysis in Timoshenko nano-beams considering nonlocal and strain gradient effects

This article is aimed to investigate the geometrically nonlinear wave propagation of nano-beams on the basis of the most comprehensive size-dependent elasticity theory. To this end, the integral model of nonlocal elasticity theory in the most general form without any simplification in conjunction with the modified strain gradient theory is implemented in the analysis. Also, the Timoshenko beam model is utilized in the presented nonlocal strain gradient elasticity theory. By Hamilton’s principle, the governing integro-partial differential equations of motion are derived. Employing numerical integration and an efficient method called as periodic grid technique, a semi-analytical approach is presented for the solution procedure. To detect the impacts of nonlocality and small scale effects on the nonlinear wave propagation characteristics of beams at nanoscale, adequate numerical examples and comparison studies are presented.     

Dynamic stability of viscoelastic circular cylindrical shells taking into account shear deformation and rotatory inertia

The present work discusses the problem of dynamic stability of a viscoelas- tic circular cylindrical shell,according to revised Timoshenko theory,with an account of shear deformation and rotatory inertia in the geometrically nonlinear statement.Pro- ceeding by Bubnov-Galerkin method in combination with a numerical method based on the quadrature formula the problem is reduced to a solution of a system of nonlinear integro-differential equations with singular kernel of relaxation.For a wide range of vari- ation of physical mechanical and geometrical parameters,the dynamic behavior of the shell is studied.The influence of viscoelastic properties of the material on the dynamical stability of the circular cylindrical shell is shown.Results obtained using different theories are compared.     

Nonlocal continuum theory of anisotropically damaged metals

The paper deals with a consistent and systematic general framework for the development of anisotropic continuum damage in ductile metals based on thermodynamic laws and nonlocal theories. The proposed model relies on finite strain kinematics based on the consideration of damaged as well as fictitious undamaged configurations related via metric transformation tensors which allow for the interpretation of damage tensors. The formulation is accomplished by rate-independent plasticity using a nonlocal yield condition of Drucker–Prager type, anisotropic damage based on a nonlocal damage growth criterion as well as non-associated flow and damage rules. The nonlocal theory of inelastic continua is established to be able to take into account long-range microstructural interaction. The approach incorporates macroscopic interstate variables and their higher-order gradients which properly describe the change in the internal structure and investigate the size effect of statistical inhomogeneity of the heterogeneous material. The idea of bridging length-scales is made by using higher-order gradients in the evolution equations of the equivalent inelastic strain measures which leads to a system of elliptic partial differential equations which is solved using the finite difference method at each iteration of the loading step and the displacement-based finite element procedure is governed by the standard principle of virtual work. Numerical simulations of the elastic–plastic deformation behavior of damaged solids demonstrate the efficiency of the formulation. Tension tests undergoing large strains are used to investigate the damage growth in high strength steel. The influence of various model parameters on the prediction of the deformation and localization of ductile metals is discussed.     

Nonlinear vibration of embedded single-walled carbon nanotube with geometrical imperfection under harmonic load based on nonlocal Timoshenko beam theory

Based on the nonlocal continuum theory, the nonlinear vibration of an embedded single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) subjected to a harmonic load is investigated. In the present study, the SWCNT is assumed to be a curved beam, which is unlike previous similar work. Firstly, the governing equations of motion are derived by the Hamilton principle, meanwhile, the Galerkin approach is carried out to convert the nonlinear integral-differential equation into a second-order nonlinear ordinary differential equation. Then, the precise integration method based on the local linearzation is appropriately designed for solving the above dynamic equations. Besides, the numerical example is presented, the effects of the nonlocal parameters, the elastic medium constants, the waviness ratios, and the material lengths on the dynamic response are analyzed. The results show that the above mentioned effects have influences on the dynamic behavior of the SWCNT.     

基面力概念在几何非线性余能有限元中的应用

以基面力为基本未知量描述一个弹性系统的应力状态并表征单元的余能,将大变形的余能分解为变形余能部分和转动余能部分,采用Lagrange乘子法放松单元的平衡方程,利用已有的弹性大变形余能原理建立了一种几何非线性显式有限元模型,编制了相应的几何非线性余能原理有限元程序. 数值算例表明:该方法具有较好的收敛性和计算精度,可进行大载荷步的大位移、大转动计算.      

Nonlinear vibration analysis of laminated composite Mindlin micro/nano-plates resting on orthotropic Pasternak medium using DQM

The nonlocal nonlinear vibration analysis of embedded laminated microplates resting on an elastic matrix as an orthotropic Pasternak medium is investigated. The small size effects of micro/nano-plate are considered based on the Eringen nonlocal theory. Based on the orthotropic Mindlin plate theory along with the von Kármán geometric nonlinearity and Hamilton's principle, the governing equations are derived. The differential quadrature method (DQM) is applied for obtaining the nonlinear frequency of system. The effects of different parameters such as nonlocal parameters, elastic media, aspect ratios, and boundary conditions are considered on the nonlinear vibration of the micro-plate. Results show that considering elastic medium increases the nonlinear frequency of system. Furthermore, the effect of boundary conditions becomes lower at higher nonlocal parameters.     

A nonlocal beam model for out-of-plane static analysis of circular nanobeams

In this paper, out-of-plane static behavior of circular nanobeams with point loads is investigated. Inclusion of small length scales such as lattice spacing between atoms, surface properties, grain size etc. are considered in the analysis by employing Eringen’s nonlocal elasticity theory in the formulations. The nonlocal equations are arranged in cylindrical coordinates and applied to the beam theory. The effect of shear deformation is considered. The governing differential equations are solved exactly by using the initial value method. The displacements, rotation angle about the normal and tangential axes and the force resultants are established and the analytical expressions are presented. The predicted trends of the size effect at the nano scale agree with those given in the experiments. The results can be used for designing nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) where the curved nanobeams are used as a basic component.     

Nonlinear bending of size-dependent circular microplates based on the modified couple stress theory

The present study proposes a nonclassical Kirchhoff plate model for the axisymmetrically nonlinear bending analysis of circular microplates under uniformly distributed transverse loads. The governing differential equations are derived from the principle of minimum total potential energy based on the modified couple stress theory and von Kármán geometrically nonlinear theory in terms of the deflection and radial membrane force, with only one material length scale parameter to capture the size-dependent behavior. The governing equations are firstly discretized to a set of nonlinear algebraic equations by the orthogonal collocation point method, and then solved numerically by the Newton–Raphson iteration method to obtain the size-dependent solutions for deflections and radial membrane forces. The influences of length scale parameter on the bending behaviors of microplates are discussed in detail for immovable clamped and simply supported edge conditions. The numerical results indicate that the microplates modeled by the modified couple stress theory causes more stiffness than modeled by the classical continuum plate theory, such that for plates with small thickness to material length scale ratio, the difference between the results of these two theories is significantly large, but it becomes decreasing or even diminishing with increasing thickness to length scale ratio.     

Linear and geometrically nonlinear analysis of non-uniform shallow arches under a central concentrated force

In this paper an integral equation solution to the linear and geometrically nonlinear problem of non-uniform in-plane shallow arches under a central concentrated force is presented. Arches exhibit advantageous behavior over straight beams due to their curvature which increases the overall stiffness of the structure. They can span large areas by resolving forces into mainly compressive stresses and, in turn confining tensile stresses to acceptable limits. Most arches are designed to operate linearly under service loads. However, their slenderness nature makes them susceptible to large deformations especially when the external loads increase beyond the service point. Loss of stability may occur, known also as snap-through buckling, with catastrophic consequences for the structure. Linear analysis cannot predict this type of instability and a geometrically nonlinear analysis is needed to describe efficiently the response of the arch. The aim of this work is to cope with the linear and geometrically nonlinear problem of non-uniform shallow arches under a central concentrated force. The governing equations of the problem are comprised of two nonlinear coupled partial differential equations in terms of the axial (tangential) and transverse (normal) displacements. Moreover, as the cross-sectional properties of the arch vary along its axis, the resulting coupled differential equations have variable coefficients and are solved using a robust integral equation numerical method in conjunction with the arc-length method. The latter method allows following the nonlinear equilibrium path and overcoming bifurcation and limit (turning) points, which usually appear in the nonlinear response of curved structures like shallow arches and shells. Several arches are analyzed not only to validate our proposed model, but also to investigate the nonlinear response of in-plane thin shallow arches.     

Axisymmetric thermoviscoelastoplastic state of thin flexible shells with damages

The paper presents a technique to determine the axisymmetric geometrically nonlinear thermoviscoelastoplastic state of thin shells with damages. The technique is based on the geometrically nonlinear equations that incorporate transverse-shear strains. The equations of thermoelasticity that describe the deformation of the body’s element along paths of small curvature are used as equations of state. The equivalent stress in the kinetic equations of damage and creep is determined from a failure criterion that accounts for the stress mode. As an example, the geometrically nonlinear thermoviscoelastoplastic deformation of a corrugated shell is analyzed and the time to its failure is determined __________ Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika, Vol. 44, No. 2, pp. 49–60, February 2008.