Structural Analysis Using Shear Deformation Theories Having Nonpolynomial Nature: A Review

摘要

A large number of articles are available on behaviour of composite structures, smart structures, and structures of functionally graded materials. Analytical as well as FEM solutions can be observed in existing literatures. The past works are comprised of various shear deformation theories. However, the subject of usage of nonploynomial shear deformation theories is an emerging area of research and has relatively less number of published literatures. Significant works which are relevant to this area are cited in this paper. Advantages of using nonploynomial shear deformation theories are discussed. The excellent precision as well as efficacy of generalized formulation involving nonploynomial shear deformation theories brands this study relevant. Critical observations are made from the review of open literature.