Large deflections of nonlinearly elastic functionally graded composite beams (original) (raw)

The study investigates the large deflections of functionally graded composite beams under various loading conditions, focusing on the nonlinear elastic behavior of these materials. It discusses the application of established beam theories, including Euler-Bernoulli and Timoshenko models, and presents analytical solutions for beams with varying material properties. The paper highlights the significance of geometrical and material nonlinearities in understanding the deflection characteristics of composite beams, which are increasingly utilized in advanced engineering applications.