Dynamic Analysis of Functionally Graded Timoshenko Beams in Thermal Environment Using a Higher-Order Hierarchical Beam Element

A higher-order finite beam element for free and forced vibration analysis of functionally graded Timoshenko beams in thermal environment is formulated by using hierarchical functions to interpolate the kinematic variables. The shear strain is constrained to constant to improve the efficiency of the...

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Main Authors: Dinh Kien Nguyen, Van Tuyen Bui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Mathematical Problems in Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/7025750