MATERIALS, vol.15, pp.1-25, 2022 (SCI-Expanded)
An efficient eigenvalue algorithm is developed for the axial vibration analysis of embedded
short-fiber-reinforced micro-/nano-composite rods under arbitrary boundary conditions. In the
formulation, nonlocal elasticity theory is used to capture the size effect, and the deformable boundary
conditions at the ends are simulated using two elastic springs in the axial direction. In addition, to
determine the reinforcing effect of restrained nano-/micro-rods, a new system of linear equations with
the concept of the infinite power series is presented. After performing the mathematical processes
known as Fourier sine series, Stokes’ transformation and successive integration, we finally obtain
a coefficient matrix in terms of infinite series for various rigid or deformable boundary conditions.
Some accurate eigenvalue solutions of the free axial vibration frequencies of the short-fiber-reinforced
micro-/nano-composite rods with and without being restrained by the means of elastic springs are
given to show the performance of the present method. The presence of the elastic spring boundary
conditions changes the axial vibration frequencies and corresponding mode shapes.