Effect of Material Composition on Free Vibration of Bidirectional Functionally Graded Beam via a Quasi-3D Theory

Authors

  • Brahim Laoud Material and Hydrology Laboratory, University of Sidi Bel Abbes, Faculty of Technology
  • Samir Benyoucef Material and Hydrology Laboratory, University of Sidi Bel Abbes, Faculty of Technology
  • Attia Bachiri Department of Civil Engineering, University of Laghouat

Keywords:

free vibration; bidirectional functionally graded beam; quasi- 3D theory; aspect ratio.

Abstract

In this paper, the influence of material composition on free vibration of bidirectional functionally graded beam using a quasi-3D theory is investigated. The material properties are assumed to be graded in both the thickness and longitudinal directions by power gradation laws and four different distribution patterns are considered. Equations of motion based on a quasi-3D model that contains undetermined integral forms and involves few unknowns to derive, are obtained from Hamilton's principle. The problem is solved using the Navier solution for a simply supported beam. The accuracy of the present solution is demonstrated by comparing it with some results available in the literature and a good agreement is showed. Effects on the fundamental frequencies are examined and highlighted.
doi: https://doi.org/10.55787/jtams.2026.1.AI00038

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2026-04-11

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Laoud, B., Benyoucef, S., & Bachiri, A. (2026). Effect of Material Composition on Free Vibration of Bidirectional Functionally Graded Beam via a Quasi-3D Theory. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 56(1), 003–019. Retrieved from https://jtam.imbm.bas.bg/index.php/jtam/article/view/293

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(SM) Solid and Structural Mechanics