Functionally graded materials in transport vehicles – overview, fabrication, application, modelling

Abstract This paper deals with functionally graded materials (FGM) as modern in transport vehicles. Basic methods of FGM production and areas their application are presented, well an example modelling plate. Bending freely supported square plates under the influence sinusoidal transverse load was analyzed. The made metal (aluminium) ceramic (alumina) which material characteristics change a function along thickness static analysis done by applying finite elements FEMAP software package for different mesh sizes. results were compared those obtained MATLAB using classical plate theory, quasi 3D theory high order shear deformation theories. previously mentioned comparative analysed certain observations appropriate conclusions made.