This paper presents the surrogate-based predictive dynamic behavior of hybrid
functionally graded sandwich cylindrical shells. The material properties are graded
based on the power law for functionally graded structures to comply with high
strength and stiffness at an elevated temperature. At the same time, the
sandwich composite is employed to ensure weight sensitivity. A comparative
evaluation of the relative efficacy and accuracy of each surrogate model is
studied to map the uncertainties in the first three natural frequencies of these
structures. The predictive analysis is computationally investigated by using finite
elements. The outcomes of various surrogate models are compared with the
traditional Monte Carlo simulation (MCS) method. The effects of sampling
are observed to be pivotal on the performance of surrogate models such as
artificial neural network (ANN), Gaussian process regression (GPR), linear
regression model (LRM), multivariate adaptive regression splines (MARS),
polynomial neural network (PNN), radial basis function (RBF) and support vector
regression (SVR). Based on compound effects of uncertainties, parametric studies
are conducted by employing the parameters such as power-law exponent,
temperature, shell thickness, and twist angle. The in-depth insight of sensitivity
analysis is portrayed for comparative assessment on variabilities in the output
quantity of interest (QoI). The numerical outcomes show the significant
effect of source-uncertainties for hybrid FG-sandwich cylindrical shells. The
mode shapes for the first three natural modes of such structure are also
obtained.
Keywords
hybrid functionally graded composite, cylindrical shells,
natural frequency, finite element, surrogate model, Monte
Carlo simulation, moment-independent sensitivity