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Experimental and numerical flexural analysis of porous functionally graded beams reinforced by (Al/Al2O3) nanoparticles
Emad Kadum Njim1, Sadeq H. Bakhy2, Muhannad Al-Waily3.
The porosity distribution, which varies through-thickness direction, plays a vital role in
affecting the microstructure and mechanical properties of the final product. This study
develops numerical and experimental techniques for the analysis of functionally graded
nanobeams with porosity (PFGM). Taking a porous polymeric functionally graded structure
as an example, a novel beam can be applied to a broad variety of engineering and
biomaterial applications. Tensile specimens were prepared using 3D printing, while flexural
bending specimens reinforced with 5% (Al/Al2O3) nanomaterial were made using a special
system. To study the performance of functionally graded beams with various porosity
distributions, numerical solutions were obtained using finite element methods (FEM) and
simulations were conducted in ANSYS software. By comparing the obtained results with
those obtained from numerical calculations, the experimental solution, including the
bending load and midspan deflection, was validated. Additionally, several parameters, such
as the porosity parameter, polymer type, and geometrical characteristics, have been studied
for their effect on the flexural strength of functionally graded beams. According to the results,
it is found that there is a significant effect of the porous parameter and gradient index on the
static behavior of functionally graded beams, and nanoparticles enhance bending resistance.
Affiliation:
- University of Technology, Iraq, Iraq
- University of Technology, Iraq, Iraq
- University of Kufa, Iraq
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Q3 (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)) Q4 (Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials) |
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