Forced vibration analysis of a micro sandwich plate with an isotropic/orthotropic cores and polymeric nanocomposite face sheets

Abstract

In this study, the forced vibration analysis of a micro sandwich plate with an isotropic/orthotropic cores and polymeric nanocomposite face sheets is taken into account based on first order shear deformation theory (FSDT). The core of this plate is considered as five isotropic Devineycell materials (H30, H45, H60, H100 and H200) and an orthotropic material, while facesheets layers are as polymeric matrix reinforced by carbon nanotubes under temperature-dependent and hydro material properties on the elastic foundations. The governing equations of motion are derived using the Hamilton's principle and then solved by analytical method. Also, the effects of different parameters such as size dependent, side ratio, volume fraction, various material properties of cores and facesheets and temperature and humidity changes on the dimensionless frequency are investigated. It is shown from the results that the dimensionless frequency for CT is lower than that of for MSGT. Also, it is presented that the least amplitude oscillation is related to the modified strain gradient theory due to higher stiffen. It is illustrated that the dimensionless frequency for Devineycell H200 is highest and lowest for H30. The results of this research can be used in aircraft, automotive, shipbuilding industries and biomedicine.