Nonlinear dynamics and dynamic instability of smart structural cross-ply laminated cantilever plates with MFC layer using zigzag theory

In this paper, a novel dynamic model for smart structural systems cross-ply laminated cantilever plate with smart material Macro fiber composites (MFC) layer is presented by using zigzag function theory. The nonlinear dynamic response and dynamic instability of the smart structural systems are studied for the first time. The plate is subjected to the uniformed static and in-plane harmonic excitation conjunction with electrically loaded under different electric boundary conditions. The partial layer-wise theory which the first shear deformation theory is expanded by introducing the zigzag function in the in-plane displacement components is adopted. The carbon fiber reinforced composite material T800/M21and macro fiber composites (MFC-d31) M8528-P3 are implemented. By Lagrangian equation and Chebyshev polynomial, the equations of motion are derived for the laminated plate. The validation and convergence are studied by comparing results with literatures. The dynamic instability regions and the critical buckling load characteristics can be obtained for different layer sequences, geometric dimensions and also the electromechanical effects are considered. Nonlinear dynamic responses of the laminated plate are studied by using numerical calculation. It can be seen that in certain state the plate will loses stability and the periodic, multiple period as well as chaotic motions of the plate are found.