Structural Engineering and Mechanics

Volume 94, Number 5, 2025, pages 363-374

DOI: 10.12989/sem.2025.94.5.363

Buckling of functionally graded porous metal foam nanoshells

Ahmed Amine Daikh , Oussama Djedidi , Omar Allali , Mohamed Ouejdi Belarbi , Loubna Nadji , Mohammed Sid Ahmed Houari , Mohamed A. Eltaher , Azza M. Abdraboh

Abstract

This paper explores the buckling behavior of advanced composite nanoshells composed of functionally graded materials, such as porous metal form nanoshells, employing higher-order shear deformation theory, nonlocal strain gradient theory, and the principle of virtual work. The study applies the Galerkin method to analyze different boundary conditions. Mathematical formulations are developed to predict buckling loads and modes in FGM nanoshells under various conditions, incorporating considerations of material gradients and geometrical configurations. The results obtained from calculations are presented and discussed, detailing critical buckling loads and the impact of geometric and material parameters on the structural stability of FGM nanoshells. These findings contribute to advancing the understanding of buckling phenomena in nanoscale composite structures and provide insights for optimizing their mechanical performance in practical engineering applications.

Key Words

buckling behavior; FG porous metal foam; Galerkin technique; higher-order shear deformation theory; nonlocal strain gradient theory

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