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This is the first research on the nonlinear frequency analysis of a multi-scale hybrid nanocomposite (MHC) disk (MHCD) resting on an elastic foundation subjected to nonlinear temperature gradient and mechanical loading is investigated. The matrix material is reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) or carbon fibers (CF) at the nano- or macroscale, respectively. We present a modified Halpin–Tsai model to predict the effective properties of the MHCD. The displacement–strain of nonlinear vibration of multi-scale laminated disk via third-order shear deformation theory (TSDT) and using Von Karman nonlinear shell theory is obtained. Hamilton’s principle is employed to establish the governing... 

This is the first research on the nonlinear frequency analysis of a multi-scale hybrid nanocomposite (MHC) disk (MHCD) resting on an elastic foundation subjected to nonlinear temperature gradient and mechanical loading is investigated. The matrix material is reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) or carbon fibers (CF) at the nano- or macroscale, respectively. We present a modified Halpin–Tsai model to predict the effective properties of the MHCD. The displacement–strain of nonlinear vibration of multi-scale laminated disk via third-order shear deformation theory (TSDT) and using Von Karman nonlinear shell theory is obtained. Hamilton’s principle is employed to establish the governing... 

This is the first research on the free vibration analysis of functionally graded graphene platelets reinforced composite (FG-GPLRC) viscoelastic annular plate resting on the visco-Pasternak foundation and subjected to the nonlinear temperature gradient and mechanical loading within the framework of higher-order shear deformation theory (HSDT). Hamilton's principle is employed to establish governing equations within the framework of HSDT. In this paper, viscoelastic properties are modeled according to Kelvin-Voigt viscoelasticity. The deflection as the function of time can be solved by the fourth-order Runge-Kutta numerical method. Generalized differential quadrature method (GDQM) is applied... 

This survey addresses the non-polynomial framework for bending responses of three-phase multi-scale hybrid laminated nanocomposite (MHLNC) reinforced circular/annular plates (MHLNCRCP/ MHLNCRAP) based upon the three-dimensional theory of elasticity for various sets of boundary conditions. The sandwich structure with two, three, five, and seven layers is modeled using compatibility conditions. The state-space based differential quadrature method (SS-DQM) is presented to examine the bending behavior of MHLNCRCP/ MHLNCRAP by considering various boundary conditions. Halpin–Tsai equations and fiber micromechanics are used in the hierarchy to predict the bulk material properties of the multi-scale... 

This is the first research on the vibration and buckling analysis of a graphene nanoplatelet composite (GPLRC) microdisk in the framework of a numerical based generalized differential quadrature method (GDQM). The stresses and strains are obtained using the higher-order shear deformable theory (HOSDT). Rule of the mixture is employed to obtain varying mass density, thermal expansion, and Poisson's ratio, while the module of elasticity is computed by modified Halpin-Tsai model. Governing equations and boundary conditions of the GPLRC microdisk are obtained by implementing Extended Hamilton's principle. The results show that outer to inner ratios of the radius (Ro/Ri), ratios of length scale... 

This is a fundamental study on the nonlinear vibrations considering large amplitude in multi-sized hybrid Nano-composites (MHC) disk (MHCD) relying on nonlinear elastic media and located in an environment with gradually changed temperature feature. Carbon fibers (CF) or carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in the macro or nano sizes respectively are responsible for reinforcing the matrix. For prediction of the efficiency of the properties MHCD's modified Halpin-Tsai theory has been presented. The strain-displacement relation in multi-sized laminated disk's nonlinear dynamics through applying Von Karman nonlinear shell-theory and using third-order-shear-deformation-theory (TSDT) is determined. The energy... 

Due to a rapid development of process manufacturing, composite materials with graphene-reinforcement have obtained so much commercially notices in the promoted engineering applications. With this regard, the critical voltage and frequency characteristics of a graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) composite cylindrical nanoshell coupled with the piezoelectric actuator (PIAC) are investigated. The material properties of piece-wise graphene-reinforced composites (GNPRCs) are assumed to be graded through the thickness direction of a cylindrical nanoshell and are estimated based on a nanomechanical model. For the first time, the current study is considering the effects of the piezoelectric layer, GNPRC... 

Due to rapid development of process manufacturing, composite materials with porosity have attracted commercial attention in promoting engineering applications. For this regard, in this research wave propagation-thermal characteristics of a size-dependent graphene nanoplatelet-reinforced composite (GNPRC) porous cylindrical nanoshell in thermal environment are investigated. The effects of small scale are analyzed based on nonlocal strain gradient theory (NSGT). The governing equations of the laminated composite cylindrical nanoshell in thermal environment have been evolved using Hamilton’s principle and solved with the assistance of the analytical method. For the first time, wave... 

In this article, the vibration characteristics of high-speed rotating graphene-nanoplatelets (GNP)-reinforced composite cylindrical nanoshell coupled with a piezoelectric actuator (PIAC) are investigated. This composite nanostructure rotates around the axial direction, and the Coriolis and centrifugal effects are considered in the formulation. The material properties of piecewise graphene-reinforced composites (GNPRCs) are assumed to be graded in the thickness direction of the cylindrical nanoshell and estimated through a nanomechanical model. In the current study, the effects of angular velocity, piezoelectric layer, GNPRC and size-effects on the frequency of the spinning GNPRC cylindrical... 

The article Wave propagation characteristics of the electrically GNP reinforced nanocomposite cylindrical shell, written by Hamed Safarpour, was originally published electronically on the publisher’s internet portal (currently SpringerLink) on 12/04/2019 with open access. With the author(s)’ decision to step back from Open Choice, the copyright of the article changed on [07/05/2019] to © The Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering 2019 and the article is forthwith distributed under the terms of copyright  

In this article, wave propagation characteristics of a size-dependent graphene nanoplatelet (GNP) reinforced composite cylindrical nanoshell coupled with piezoelectric actuator (PIAC) and surrounded with viscoelastic foundation is presented. The effects of small scale are analyzed based on nonlocal strain gradient theory (NSGT) which is an accurate theory employing exact length scale parameter and nonlocal constant. The governing equations of the GNP composite cylindrical nanoshell coupled with PIAC have been evolved using Hamilton’s principle and solved with assistance of the analytical method. For the first time in the current study, wave propagation electrical behavior of a GNP composite... 

In this study, buckling and vibrational characteristics of a nanoshell reinforced with graphene nanoplatelets under uniform axial load are investigated. The material properties of the piece-wise graphene-reinforced composites (GPLRCs) are assumed to be graded in the thickness direction of a nanoshell and are estimated using a nanomechanical model. The effects of the small scale are analyzed based on nonlocal stress–strain gradient theory (NSGT). The governing equations and boundary conditions (BCs) are developed using Hamilton’s principle and are solved with assistance of the generalized differential quadrature method. The novelty of the current study is the consideration of GPLRC and size... 

In this research, thermal buckling and forced vibration characteristics of the imperfect composite cylindrical nanoshell reinforced with graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) in thermal environments are presented. Halpin–Tsai nanomechanical model is used to determine the material properties of each layer. The size-dependent effects of GNPRC nanoshell is analyzed using modified couple stress theory. For the first time, in the present study, porous functionally graded multilayer couple stress (FMCS) parameter which changes along the thickness is considered. The novelty of the current study is to consider the effects of porosity, GNPRC, FMCS and thermal environment on the resonance frequencies, thermal... 

Due to rapid development of manufacturing process, composite materials with porosity have attracted commercially notices in advanced engineering applications. For this regard, buckling and vibrational characteristics of a porous composite cylindrical nanoshell reinforced with GPLs is investigated in this paper. The material properties of piece-wise graphene-reinforced composites (GPLRC) are assumed to be graded in the thickness direction of a cylindrical nanoshell and are estimated using a nanomechanical model. The novelty of our work is including the effects of porosity and GPLRC on natural frequency, critical axial load and critical temperature of the GPLRC cylindrical nanoshell. The... 

The use of randomly distributed graphene platelets as a reinforcing material in tilted curved pipes subjected to supersonic airflow has become an increasingly popular area of research due to their potential to enhance the mechanical and thermal properties of the pipes. In this study, the focus is on investigating the frequency or dynamic response of these reinforced pipes under supersonic airflow conditions. In doing so, a higher-order shear deformation theory is utilized for modeling the displacement field in the tilted pipe structure. Moreover, the classical theory of elasticity with the incorporation of the effects of thermal loading is considered in obtaining governing equations. The... 

In this article, buckling and vibrational behaviors of a carbon nanotube reinforced spinning cylindrical thick shell carrying spring–mass systems and conveying viscous fluid flow are investigated under various temperature distributions. Also, the installed sensors on the proposed system are considered as a tip mass. The uniform distribution and the functionally graded distribution patterns of reinforcement are considered. The modeled cylindrical thick shell and governing equations are derived by a new three-dimensional refined higher-order theory. Finally, the effects of various types of carbon nanotube reinforcements and other parameters on buckling and vibrational characteristics of the... 

This is the first research on the frequency analysis of a graphene nanoplatelet composite circular microplate in the framework of a numerical-based generalized differential quadrature method. Stresses and strains are obtained using the higher order shear deformation theory. The microstructure is surrounded by a viscoelastic foundation. Rule of the mixture is used to obtain varying mass density and Poisson’s ratio, whereas the module of elasticity is computed by a modified Halpin–Tsai model. Governing equations and boundary conditions of the graphene nanoplatelet composite circular microplate are obtained by implementing Hamilton’s principle. The results show that outer to inner radius ratio... 

This is the first research on the frequency analysis of a graphene nanoplatelet composite circular microplate in the framework of a numerical-based generalized differential quadrature method. Stresses and strains are obtained using the higher order shear deformation theory. The microstructure is surrounded by a viscoelastic foundation. Rule of the mixture is used to obtain varying mass density and Poisson’s ratio, whereas the module of elasticity is computed by a modified Halpin–Tsai model. Governing equations and boundary conditions of the graphene nanoplatelet composite circular microplate are obtained by implementing Hamilton’s principle. The results show that outer to inner radius ratio... 

The global shift toward solar energy has resulted in the advancement of research into the manufacture of high-performance solar cells. It is critical to accurately model and identify the parameters of solar cells. Numerous models of solar cells have been presented thus far, including the single-diode, the double-diode, and the three-diode models. Every model contains a number of unidentified parameters, and numerous approaches for determining their optimal values have been published in the literature. The purpose of this article is to propose an efficient optimization technique, dubbed the Chimp Optimization Algorithm (ChOA), for estimating the model parameters of solar networks. The... 

The stability analysis of cantilevered curved microtubules in axons regarding various size elements and using the generalized differential quadrature method for solving equations is reported. The impacts of covering MAP Tau proteins along with cytoplasm are taken into account as the elastic medium. Curved cylindrical nanoshell considering thick wall is used to model the microtubules. The factor of length scale (l/R = 0.2) used in modified couple stress theory would result in more accuracy when it comes to comparison with experiments, while alternative theories presented in this paper provide less precise outcomes. Due to the reported precise results, at the lower value of the time-dependent...