Bending analysis of functionally graded piezoelectric plates via quasi-3D trigonometric theory

Abstract

This work is devoted to the bending analysis of functionally graded piezoelectric (FGP) material plate by using a simple quasi-3D sinusoidal shear deformation theory under simply supported edge conditions. The governing equations and boundary conditions are derived by using the principle of virtual work. The impact of piezoelectric, electric loading, and gradient index on the displacement, electric displacement, electric potential, and stresses are explored numerically presented and discussed in detail. To check the accuracy and validity of bending results obtained from this analysis of FGP plates, results are compared with the analytical solution obtained by 3D, quasi-3D, and higher order shear deformation theories. Parametric studies are then performed to examine the effects of the thickness of the plate and the electric field on the overall electro-mechanical response of the FGP plates. The presented results are useful in design processes of smart structures and analysis from piezoelectric materials.