Abstract
This paper aims to analyze the wave propagation in functionally graded carbon nanotube-reinforced composite (FG-CNTRC) beams placed on a viscoelastic foundation utilizing an improved first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT). The material properties are derived from the mixture rule. Four carbon nanotube distribution patterns are considered in the analysis. The extended Hamilton’s Principle is utilized to derive the governing wave equations for the CNTRC beam. A comparison between the present theory results and those in the literature is conducted for validation. The wave dispersion investigation is mainly based on the phase and group velocities. The results illustrate the wave propagation responses for the different CNT configurations. In addition, the influence of the CNTs volume fraction, foundation stiffness parameters, and damping coefficient on the wave characteristics is examined.
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