Smart Structures and Systems

Volume 8, Number 5, 2011, pages 433-447

DOI: 10.12989/sss.2011.8.5.433

Non linear analysis of a functionally graded square plate with two smart layers as sensor and actuator under normal pressure

M. Arefi and G.H. Rahimi

Abstract

The present paper addresses the nonlinear response of a FG square plate with two smart layers as a sensor and actuator under pressure. Geometric nonlinearity was considered in the strain-displacement relation based on the Von-Karman assumption. All the mechanical and electrical properties except Poisson

Key Words

plate; mechanical properties; electrical properties; nonlinear; functionally graded material; piezoelectric; sensor.

Address

M. Arefi and G.H. Rahimi : Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, 14115-143