Exact solution for in-plane static problems of circular beams made of functionally graded materials

Ekrem Tufekci*, Ugurcan Eroglu, Serhan Aydin Aya

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Abstract

Exact analytical solutions of in-plane static problems of circular beams with uniform cross-section made of functionally graded material (FGM) are obtained. Material properties are assumed to be varying arbitrarily through the thickness. The effects of axial extension and shear deformations are considered. The differential equation system is solved exactly using the initial values method. The circumferential stress distribution on the cross-section is also obtained. The results are compared with those of rather complex approaches in the literature, such as elasticity approach, and the comparison shows an excellent agreement. Effects of power law exponent and radius-to-height ratio of the beam on circumferential stress distribution and displacements are investigated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)476-494
Number of pages19
JournalMechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines
Volume44
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2016

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Keywords

  • Beam theory
  • curved beam
  • exact analytical solution
  • functionally graded material
  • static analysis

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