On the use of reproducing kernel particle finite strip method in the static, stability and free vibration analysis of FG plates with different boundary conditions and diverse internal supports

This paper is focused on the application of a novel reproducing kernel particle finite strip method (RKP-FSM) for the static, mechanical and thermal buckling, and free vibration analyses of rectangular functionally graded (FG) plates with different boundary conditions and internal supports. Conventional reproducing kernel particle method (RKPM) is incorporated into the finite strip method (FSM), and the governing equations are derived based on...