Calculation of stress in FGM beams

Abstract

Content of the paper is oriented to calculation of elastic normal stress in the Functionally Graded Beams (FGM). Spatial variation of material properties is considered in the lateral, transversal and longitudinal direction of the straight beam. The displacements and internal forces are calculated using our new FGM finite beam element. Heterogeneous material properties are homogenized by extended mixture rules, laminate theory and reference volume element (RVE). Obtained results by our approach are evaluated and compared with the ones obtained by the 3D solid finite elements.

Keywords

• FGM beams
• Spatially varying material properties
• Normal
• shear stress calculation