Dynamic analysis of stiffened functionally graded composite plates reinforced by carbon nanotubes subjected to blast loads using a new four-variable refined plate theory

In this paper, a new four-variable refined plate theory for dynamic analysis of stiffened functionally graded composite plates reinforced by carbon nanotubes (SFG-CNTRC) subjected to blast loadings is developed. The governing equations of the system are obtained using the finite element method. The Newmark’s time integration is used to solve the vibration equations for determining the dynamic response of the plates. To check the validity of the present formulation, numerical results are compared with the previous data in the literature. The effects of volume fraction of carbon nanotubes, thickness of the plate, and boundary conditions of the plate on the dynamic response of the SFG-CNTRC are studied. © World Scientific Publishing Europe Ltd.