Abstract
This paper presents a novel approach for analyzing transverse bending and vibration of functionally graded circular cylindrical tubes with radial nonhomogeneity. Different from the Euler-Bernoulli and Timoshenko theories of beams, a refined beam theory or third-order shear deformation beam theory for radially graded tubes is proposed, where warping, shear deformation and rotational moment of inertia of cross-section are all considered. The shear correction coefficient is not needed. Coupled governing equations for the deflection and rotation about the neutral axis of cross-section are derived from equilibrium equations, and then converted to a single fourth-order partial differential governing equation. The deflection and stress distribution for cantilever and simply-supported tubes are derived explicitly. The frequency equations for free flexural vibration of radially graded hollow cylinders with clamped-clamped, pinned-pinned, and clamped-free ends are obtained and the natural frequencies are calculated for different power-law gradients and various length/thicknesses ratios. The effects of radial gradient on the stress distribution and the natural frequencies are analyzed in detail.
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