Modeling and Analysis of Laminated Composite Plates Embedded with Shape Memory Alloy Wires

Abstract

A Laminated composite plate with embedded shape memory alloy wires are modeled and analyzed based on the modified higher-order shear deformation theory. The Hamilton's principle in conjunction with Brinson's constitutive model is used to obtain the three-dimensional governing equations. The Ritz solution technique is used to get the static response as well as the dynamic characteristics of the proposed plates. A simply-supported and cantilevered plates subjected to mechanical loads are used in the analysis with a prepared program using Mathematica langue. Parametric studies are conducted to demonstrate the effect of plate dimensions, fiber orientation angle and volume fraction of composite fibers and shape memory alloy wires, on the activated plate natural frequencies. The obtained results are compared to the available studies solved by different theories and found convenient.