Abstract
This paper presents a first know study of the effect of orientation angle of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), embedded in a single-ply polymer-based CNT-reinforced composite, on buckling behavior of skew plates using an isogeometric analysis. The plate model is based on Reddy’s higher-order shear deformation theory (HSDT). Four in-plane loading conditions together with simply supported and cantilevered boundary conditions have been considered. The optimum CNT fiber orientations for CNT-reinforced composite rhombic plates with varying skew angles and boundary conditions are presented. Moreover, the effect of width-to-thickness ratio on optimum CNT orientation is explored. The results show that the efficiency of the skew plate structures can be significantly improved by simply placing the CNTs in the correct orientation.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
