A review of continuum mechanics models for size-dependent analysis of beams and plates

HT Thai, TP Vo, TK Nguyen, SE Kim - Composite Structures, 2017 - Elsevier
This paper presents a comprehensive review on the development of higher-order continuum
models for capturing size effects in small-scale structures. The review mainly focus on the …

Review on nonlocal continuum mechanics: physics, material applicability, and mathematics

M Shaat, E Ghavanloo, SA Fazelzadeh - Mechanics of Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
The classical continuum mechanics assumes that a material is a composition of an infinite
number of particles each of which is a point that can only move and interact with its nearest …

Flexural wave propagation in small-scaled functionally graded beams via a nonlocal strain gradient theory

L Li, Y Hu, L Ling - Composite Structures, 2015 - Elsevier
An analytic model of small-scaled functionally graded (FG) beams for the flexural wave
propagation analysis is developed based on the nonlocal strain gradient theory, in which the …

A novel microstructure-dependent shear deformable beam model

B Akgöz, Ö Civalek - International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 2015 - Elsevier
A new size-dependent beam model is introduced on the basis of hyperbolic shear
deformation beam and modified strain gradient theory. The governing differential equations …

Nonlinear free vibrations of bi-directional functionally graded micro/nano-beams including nonlocal stress and microstructural strain gradient size effects

S Sahmani, B Safaei - Thin-Walled Structures, 2019 - Elsevier
Recently, advanced materials whose properties vary within a continuous pattern have been
put to use to design and manufacture modern structures. In the current investigation, size …

Free vibration and buckling analyses of FG porous sandwich curved microbeams in thermal environment under magnetic field based on modified couple stress theory

E Arshid, H Arshid, S Amir, SB Mousavi - Archives of Civil and Mechanical …, 2021 - Springer
Porous sandwich structures include different numbers of layers and are capable of
demonstrating higher values of strength to weight ratio in comparison with traditional …

Nonlocal strain gradient nonlinear resonance of bi-directional functionally graded composite micro/nano-beams under periodic soft excitation

S Sahmani, B Safaei - Thin-Walled Structures, 2019 - Elsevier
With the aid of advanced design techniques, functionally graded materials as promising new
materials can be fabricated into various micro/nano-structures to acquire stronger …

State-of-the-art review of computational static and dynamic behaviors of small-scaled functionally graded multilayer shallow arch structures from design to analysis

D Hurdoganoglu, B Safaei, S Sahmani… - … Methods in Engineering, 2024 - Springer
Functionally graded multilayer shallow arch structures have gained significant attention due
to their unique mechanical properties and potential applications. This review aims to provide …

Static bending analysis of functionally graded polymer composite curved beams reinforced with carbon nanotubes

P Talebizadehsardari, A Eyvazian, M Asmael… - Thin-Walled …, 2020 - Elsevier
This article deals with the static bending response of a functionally graded polymer
composite (FG-PC) curved beam reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) subjected to …

Bending and free vibration of functionally graded piezoelectric beam based on modified strain gradient theory

YS Li, WJ Feng, ZY Cai - Composite Structures, 2014 - Elsevier
A size-dependent functionally graded piezoelectric beam model is developed using a
variational formulation. It is based on the modified strain gradient theory and Timoshenko …