CitationMalikan, M., and Nguyen, V. (2018) 'A novel one-variable firstorder shear deformation theory for biaxial buckling of a sizedependent plate based on Eringen's nonlocal differential law"', World Journal of Engineering, 15(5), pp.633-645.
AbstractPurpose -This paper presents a new One Variable First-order Shear Deformation Theory (OVFSDT) using nonlocal elasticity concepts for buckling of graphene sheets. Design/methodology/approach -The FSDT had errors in its assumptions due to assuming constant shear stress distribution along thickness of the plate, even though by using shear correction factor (SCF) it has been slightly corrected, the errors have been remained due to the fact that the exact value of SCF has not already been accurately identified. By utilizing two-variable first-order shear deformation theories these errors decreased further by removing the SCF. In order to consider nanoscale effects on the plate, the Eringen's nonlocal elasticity theory was adopted. The critical buckling loads were computed by Navier's approach. The obtained numerical results were then compared with previous studied results using molecular dynamics simulations and other plate theories for validation which also showed the accuracy and simplicity of the proposed theory. Findings -In comparing the biaxial buckling results of the proposed theory with the two-variable shear deformation theories and exact results, it revealed that the two-variable plate theories were not appropriate for the investigation of asymmetrical analyses. Originality/value -A formulation for FSDT was innovated by reconsidering its errors in order to improve the FSDT for investigation of mechanical behavior of nanoplates.