Abstract
This paper presents new analytic solutions for buckling of non-Lévy-type carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced composite rectangular plates, including cantilever, free, and clamped ones. The buckling problems of such types of plates cannot be handled by some conventional analytic methods through expressing mechanical quantities in pre-defined solution forms, which, however, is excluded by the present analytic symplectic superposition method. The present method not only provides a more rigorous solution procedure but also enables more types of plates to be analytically solved. The governing partial differential equation is first expressed in the Hamiltonian system-based symplectic space, and then the variable separation as well as the symplectic eigen expansion are utilized to analytically solve two elementary buckling problems. By a skillful superposition of the elementary solutions, the eventual buckling solutions are obtained. Comprehensive buckling load/mode results are tabulated as new benchmarks. With the new analytic solutions, the parametric studies on CNT distributions, CNT volume fractions, aspect ratios, and boundary conditions are conducted to reveal the effects on the plate buckling performance.
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.
