Analysis of cracked functionally graded material plates using XIGA based on generalized higher-order shear deformation theory

A generalized higher-order shear deformation theory (GHSDT) along with extended isogeometric analysis (XIGA) is presented for the analysis of cracked functionally graded material (FGM) plates. The material properties of the FGM vary exponentially along the thickness of the plate. The GHSDT ensures a traction-free boundary conditions at the surfaces of the plate without a need of shear correction factor (SCF). To model a crack, the isogeometric...