In this paper, a comprehensive review of various theories for the modeling and analysis of
functionally graded plates and shells is presented. The review is devoted to theoretical …

Abstract Functionally graded Ti-6Al-4V lattice structures with a step-wise gradient and a
continuous gradient were designed and fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM) method …

This study presents a three-dimensional numerical approach to analyze the bending and
free vibration behavior of multi-directional functionally-graded plates under the effect of …

In the design of functionally graded materials, bi-directional design offers greater design
freedom than the typical single-direction approach. This paper studies the shape and size …

The quest for weight-reduced components while maintaining strength requires new
structures and lightweight concepts that promise more advantages than existing structures …

Sandwich panels are lightweight structures used in the aerospace and the automobile
industry. Global competition in these industries and the pressure to reduce material …

An effective multi-objective optimization methodology that combines the isogeometric
analysis (IGA) and adaptive chaotic particle swarm algorithm is presented for optimizing …

Smart structures offer functional advantages over conventional composites through
capabilities of material tailoring and controlled response under external actuation/sensing …

In this paper, the vibration and sound radiation characteristics of functionally graded
materials (FGM) plates subjected to thermal environment are investigated analytically. The …

The parametric instability of simply-supported sandwich cylindrical shell with a functionally
graded (FG) core under static and time dependent periodic axial compressive loads is …