Thermo-electro-mechanical vibration and buckling analysis of a functionally graded piezoelectric porous cylindrical microshell.

In this paper, the vibration and buckling behavior of a functionally graded piezoelectric porous cylindrical microshell under thermo-electro-mechanical loads are explored on the basis of modified couple stress theory and higher-order shear deformation theory. First, the model of a functionally graded piezoelectric porous cylindrical microshell composed of piezoelectric materials with gradient change in the thickness direction was described. Second, the governing equations of the microshell were derived by Hamilton's principle and Maxwell equation. Third, the modal frequency and buckling equations of the microshell with simply supported ends were obtained on the basis of harmonic trigonometric functions. Finally, the effects of parameters on the modal frequency and buckling behavior were carried out by case studies. The results show that the modal frequency of the microshell can be adjusted by changing the porosity volume fraction, power index, applied voltage, axial load and geometric dimensions. It is also found that the vibration of the microshell is suppressed by positive voltage and axial compression but is strengthened by negative voltage and axial tension, and the material length scale parameter increases stiffness. In addition, the effects of applied voltage and axial load on the buckling behavior are larger than those of temperature. Results can be used to guide the design and application of piezoelectric devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]