Size-dependent forced vibration of non-uniform bi-directional functionally graded beams embedded in variable elastic environment carrying a moving harmonic mass

In this study, general non-uniform material-varying micro-beam models under a moving harmonic load/mass are investigated. Material variation is modeled by combining axial and thickness material grading models using exponential, linear, parabolic and sigmoidal functions. Beam is assumed to be resting on an elastic foundation and in this linear foundation model, foundation modulus is assumed to vary axially with respect to space variable in a non-linear manner ignoring the effect of mass density of foundation on the behavior of micro-beam. Cross-section variation through the length is formulated for both thickness and width variation. Governing equations for such comprehensive beam model is achieved using Hamilton's principle in conjunction with modified couple stress theory to add the scale-effects and solved by discussing explicit and implicit finite element methods with using various-steps and Wilson-theta method. Current methodology is verified using previous studies on simplified problems. A comprehensive parametric study is presented in order to indicate the influence of each design, material and fundamental terms on the forced vibration behavior of such structures under a moving harmonic/constant load/mass. It is shown that by appropriately choosing the material variation in bidirectional functionally graded beams dynamic vibration behavior of such structures could change significantly. Moreover, it is shown that varying cross-section, elastic foundation and type of harmonic moving mass can change the dynamic reaction of the general micro-beam model. From the influence of modified couple stress term on mechanical behavior of such structures it is concluded that this term has crucial effect in varying the dynamic deflections and it is important to acknowledge it in analyzing such structures. (C) 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.