Axisymmetric Postbuckling of Functionally Graded Graphene Platelets Reinforced Composite Annular Plate on Nonlinear Elastic Medium in Thermal Environment

Abstract

This study investigates the axisymmetric postbuckling of functionally graded graphene platelets reinforced composite (FG-GPLRC) annular plates resting on nonlinear elastic medium in thermal environment. Five kinds of graphene platelets (GPLs) distribution patterns including [Formula: see text]-pattern, [Formula: see text]-pattern, [Formula: see text]-pattern, [Formula: see text]-pattern, and [Formula: see text]-pattern have been considered. The nonlinear equilibrium equations and associated boundary conditions are obtained based upon the Mindlin plate theory. The governing equations are solved via the generalized differential quadrature method (GDQM). Afterwards, the direct iterative method is implemented to accomplish postbuckling loads using the buckling mode deflection. In order to confirm the accuracy of the present model, comparisons between our data with those published in the available literature are put forth. Eventually, this paper emphasizes the impact of diverse parameters such as geometrical parameters of the structure, GPLs patterns and their geometric, GPLs weight fraction, boundary conditions, elastic medium’s parameters and temperature change on the buckling and postbuckling response of nanocomposite annular plates. It can be found that elastic medium overshadows the applicability of distribution patterns and weight fraction of GPLs.