... the cross-section and heat conductivity of the fins, the performance of such systems can be improved. This study aims to analyze the thermal performance of longitudinal fins made up of a variable thickness (assuming constant weight) and functionally graded material. Design/methodology/approach Different...

...Mohammad Rezaiee-Pajand; Amir R. Masoodi Purpose The purpose of this study is dedicated to use an efficient mixed strain finite element approach to develop a three-node triangular shell element. Moreover, large deformation analysis of the functionally graded material shells is the main...

.... It is found that the material non-linearity leads to increase in the strain energy release rate. Therefore, the non-linear behaviour of material should be taken into account in fracture mechanics-based safety design of structural members and components made of multilayered functionally graded materials...