Abstract
In this paper, static bending of two-direction functionally graded sandwich (2D-FGSW) plates is studied by using a finite element model. The plates consist of a homogeneous core and two functionally graded skin layers with material properties being graded in both the thickness and length directions by power gradation laws. Based on a third-order shear deformation theory, a finite element model is derived and employed in the analysis. Bending characteristics, including deflections and stresses are evaluated for the plates with classical boundary conditions under various types of distributed load. The effects of material distribution and layer thickness ratio on the static bending behavior of the plates are examined and highlighted.
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