Hygrothermal response analysis of MEE beam embedded in adaptive wood through FE methods

Abstract

The present article evaluates coupled response of magneto-electro-hygrothermo-elastic (MEHTE) beam under framework of finite element methods. Through principle of total potential energy, equations of motions are derived. Solutions are obtained by incorporating the condensation procedure. Credibility of proposed formulation is validated by comparing the outcomes with previously published literature. Results reveal that with higher magnitude of hygrothermal loads, the static parameters of MEHTE beam significantly increases. Further, a comparative study between the thermal load alone and combined hygrothermal load reveals that the moisture effect plays a significant role in coupled response. The present work also attempts to evaluate the effects of various in-plane hygro-thermal loading profiles. Among the various hygrothermal loads considered, uniform hygrothermal load is found to have a predominant effect. Numerical examples are offered to assess individual effect of moisture as well. � 2020 Author(s).