Abstract
Carbon nanotubes are molecular structures of graphitic carbons, which are envisioned as hollow cylindrical bars with outstanding properties. They are the most popular ones among the stiffest and strongest fibers, and have remarkable electronic properties and many more unique characteristics. They are widely used in nanotechnological applications. In this article, a single-walled curved carbon nanotube loaded perpendicular to its plane is investigated by using the method of initial values within the framework of nonlocal elasticity. The principal matrix required for the applicability of the method of initial values is presented. The results indicate that nonlocal effects could be significant for curved carbon nanotubes.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 347-351 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 5 |
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| Publication status | Published - Jul 2011 |
Funding
The authors are grateful to the financial support from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey.
| Funders | Funder number |
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| Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştirma Kurumu |
Keywords
- carbon nanotubes
- curved nanotubes
- initial values method
- nanotechnology
- nonlocal elasticity