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Numerical investigation of thermal frequency responses of graded hybrid smart nanocomposite (CNT-SMA-Epoxy) structure

  • K. Mehar
  • , P. K. Mishra
  • , S. K. Panda*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Thermal frequency of the graded nanotube-reinforced composite structure embedded with shape memory alloy (SMA) fiber has been computed first time numerically using a micromechanical multiscale finite element material model (In house computer code). The smart nanotube-reinforced composite structure has been formulated through the higher-order kinematics including the shear deformations. The governing equation of the structure has been obtained via Hamilton’s principle considering the temperature effect and the temperature-dependent properties. After the necessary verification of the derived model, a set of numerical examples are solved which indicates a substantial improvement in structural stiffness due to the presence of SMA.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2242-2254
Number of pages13
JournalMechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures
Volume28
Issue number21
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • General Mathematics
  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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