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Uncertainty Quantification in Free Vibration Analysis of Porous FG Micro-beams Using Double Parametric Navier's Method

Authors: S. K. Jena, V. A. Eremeyev, E. Reccia
Proceedings of the 4th International Conference of Steel and Composite for Engineering Structures (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol. 746), Springer Nature Switzerland, 2025.

Abstract

This study presents an analytical framework for uncertainty quantification in the free vibration analysis of porous functionally graded (FG) micro-beams using a double parametric form of Navier’s method. The micro-beam consists of aluminum and alumina phases, with material gradation described by a power-law distribution and uniformly distributed porosity representing inherent material heterogeneity. To capture uncertainties in material properties, Symmetric Gaussian Fuzzy Numbers (SGFNs) are applied to both constituents. Scale-dependent effects at the microscale are modeled using the Modified Couple Stress Theory (MCST). Closed-form expressions for the natural frequencies are derived for the Hinged–Hinged (H–H) boundary condition, yielding fuzzy bounds that reflect the uncertain nature of the material system. A detailed parametric study is performed to investigate the influence of the material gradation index, porosity volume fraction, and the thickness-to-material length scale ratio—on the vibrational characteristics of the micro-beam under uncertainty. The results elucidate the combined impact of size effects, porosity, and material gradation in shaping the dynamic response of FG micro-structures.

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