Nonlinear forced vibrations of functionally graded three-phase composite cylindrical shell subjected to aerodynamic forces, external excitations and hygrothermal environment

Abstract

In this paper, the new functionally graded three-phase composite cylindrical shell is assumed as a common structure in the carrier rocket in the future, and we creatively study the nonlinear forced vibration of this cylindrical shell considering the interaction of different factors in the complex operating environment, including the aerodynamic forces, external excitations, and hygrothermal environment. Based on the first-order shear deformation theory, Von-Karman geometric nonlinear theory, and Hamilton's principle, we derive the nonlinear partial differential equations of motion of the functionally graded three-phase composite cylindrical shell. Considering the axisymmetry of the perfect circular shell, there is a 1:1 internal resonance between the conjugate modes of this cylindrical shell. On this basis, the nonlinear forced vibration of the cylindrical shell is investigated by a combination of Galerkin's method and the pseudo-arc length continuation method. Matcont toolbox can directly solve the ordinary differential equations to obtain the nonlinear frequency response curves. The method can effectively obtain both stable and unstable solutions, avoiding the mathematical difficulties encountered in the formulation process, and facilitating the study of the effects of parametric variables on the resonance response in complex environments. The results show that the variation of material parameters and the complex environment have important effects on the nonlinear resonance response of functionally graded three-phase composite cylindrical shell.