Buckling analysis of double-orthotropic nanoplates embedded in Pasternak elastic medium using nonlocal elasticity theory

Presented in this paper is analysis of buckling of double-orthotropic nanoplates based on nonlocal elasticity theory. It is assumed that two nanoplates are bonded by an internal elastic medium and surrounded by external elastic foundation. Three characteristic types of buckling are considered. Governing equations are derived based on nonlocal theory, while the expressions for the buckling load are given in explicit form for a nanoplate with all edges simply supported. Explained in detail is the influence of small scale coefficient, aspect ratio, and stiffness of internal elastic media and external elastic foundation, on the nondimensional buckling load. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.