Numerical Study of FGM Sandwiches Plate under the Effect of Thermo-Mechanical Loads
Keywords:
Composite materials, functionally graded materials, thermomechanical bending, Finite element, Sandwich plate.Abstract
This article presents a study on the behavior of rectangular functionally graded plates under thermo-mechanical bending conditions. The study employs a finite element method to analyze these plates, consisting of functionally graded face sheets and core. Validating the proposed model's accuracy through comparisons with existing literature, the investigation explores the effects of key parameters thermal load, geometric factors, and volume fraction distribution on thermo-mechanical bending behavior. The study includes a thorough parametric analysis to identify significant factors impacting normal stresses and deflection of functionally graded plates. The findings offer valuable insights for designing functionally graded plates subjected to combined thermal and mechanical loads. The suggested method proves highly suitable for addressing these problems.
doi: https://doi.org/10.55787/jtams.2026.1.AI00039
