A radial basis function approach for the free vibration analysis of functionally graded plates using a refined theory

The free vibration analysis of functionally graded plates is performed by the multiquadric radial basis function method and a higher-order shear deformation theory. The multiquadric method is a truly meshless method, allowing a fast and simple domain and boundary discretization. We use ail homogenization technique for material properties based on the Mori-Tanaka scheme. Numerical tests show that the method is reliable and produces good results. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.