In this paper, we propose a novel differential quadrature-based geometric map** scheme
to address the C 1-continuity requirements of the in-plane and out-of-plane kinematic …

The main contribution of this study is to propose an efficient and straightforward numerical
model for exploring size-dependent geometrically nonlinear static and dynamic …

In the present study, the nonlinear thermal buckling, postbuckling, and snap-through
phenomenon of higher-order shear deformable tapered bidirectional functionally graded …

Based on the modified strain gradient theory and Kirchhoff–Love assumptions, a free
vibration model is established for variable-thickness microplates with three material length …

The modified couple stress theory (MCST) is applied to analyze axisymmetric static bending,
elastic buckling, and free vibration behaviors of circular/annular microplates made of bi …

The current article presents a thorough investigation into the natural frequencies and mode
shapes of thin doubly curved shallow microshells by taking into account the influence of …

Recent progress in materials science and fabrication technologies, such as additive
manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing, has facilitated the design and production of intricate multi …

This paper develops three surface energy-enriched gradient elastic beam models,
respectively, in the contexts of Euler-Bernoulli, Timoshenko, and Levinson-Brickford-Reddy …

A gradient theory is applied to the mechanical constitutive equations for piezoelectric
semiconductor nanostructures. This is achieved by considering the strain gradients in the …

The bilayer microbeam can be assigned with two different thermal expansion coefficients, so
that the microbeam can be used as a thermal actuator, which can provide bending with …