Shape control of hybrid functionally graded plate through smart application of piezoelectric material using simple plate theory

The present study takes its inspiration from notable work in the literature related to the flexural analysis of functionally graded material (FGM) plate along with a smart application of piezoelectric material but maintains its novelty in terms of simple approach, an analytical solution with a wide scope of application. Coupling the plate element with piezoelectric smart material can control deflection, vibration thereby increasing the safety,...