Research Article

Structural Stability and Dynamics of FGM Plates Using an Improved 8-ANS Finite Element

Table 10

Nondimensional buckling loads of FGM plates .

Material parameter Types of combined loading
CompressionShear + comp.Pure shearShear + tension
PresentPresentPresentPresent

Pure ceramic4.6794.27915.13595.116
3.2712.99110.58066.495
3.1852.91210.30264.745
3.1112.84510.06563.257
3.0902.8269.994662.816
Pure metal2.1691.9847.016344.094