Steel and Composite Structures
Volume 49, Number 5, 2023, pages 487-502
DOI: 10.12989/scs.2023.49.5.487
Dynamic analysis of nanotube-based nanodevices for drug delivery in sports-induced varied conditions applying the modified theories
Shaopeng Song, Tao Zhang and Zhiewn Zhui
Abstract
In the realm of nanotechnology, the nonlocal strain gradient theory takes center stage as it scrutinizes the behavior of
spinning cantilever nanobeams and nanotubes, pivotal components supporting various mechanical movements in sport
structures. The dynamics of these structures have sparked debates within the scientific community, with some contending that
nonlocal cantilever models fail to predict dynamic softening, while others propose that they can indeed exhibit stiffness
softening characteristics. To address these disparities, this paper investigates the dynamic response of a nonlocal cantilever
cylindrical beam under the influence of external discontinuous dynamic loads. The study employs four distinct models: the
Euler-Bernoulli beam model, Timoshenko beam model, higher-order beam model, and a novel higher-order tube model. These
models account for the effects of functionally graded materials (FGMs) in the radial tube direction, giving rise to nanotubes with
varying properties. The Hamilton principle is employed to formulate the governing differential equations and precise boundary
conditions. These equations are subsequently solved using the generalized differential quadrature element technique (GDQEM).
This research not only advances our understanding of the dynamic behavior of nanotubes but also reveals the intriguing
phenomena of both hardening and softening in the nonlocal parameter within cantilever nanostructures. Moreover, the findings
hold promise for practical applications, including drug delivery, where the controlled vibrations of nanotubes can enhance the
precision and efficiency of medication transport within the human body. By exploring the multifaceted characteristics of
nanotubes, this study not only contributes to the design and manufacturing of rotating nanostructures but also offers insights into
their potential role in revolutionizing drug delivery systems.
Key Words
blood flow; drug delivery; nanodevices; nanotube; rotational motion; stability performance
Address
Shaopeng Song:Sports Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, Shaanxi, China
Tao Zhang:College of Physical Education, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, 723001, Shannxi, China
Zhiewn Zhui:Center of excellence in design and manufacturing, Tehran, Iran