Higher-Order Theories of Functionally Graded Circular Cylindrical Beams and Columns

Authors

Xueyang Zhang Central South University, China. Dr Xueyang Zhang graduated from the School of Civil Engineering at Central South University with a Ph.D. degree in 2019. From 2017-2018 he worked at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta (Canada) as a visiting researcher founded by the China Scholarship Council (CSC). He is currently an associate professor of civil engineering at the School of Civil Engineering, CSU. Dr. Zhang's main research interests are the fields of generalized thermoelasticity, thermal-induced fracture mechanics as well as thermoelastic damping of micro/nano-resonators Weili Ma Chang'an University. Dr Ma's main research areas are the mechanical behaviour of new smart materials, structural analysis and optimal design Zhen-Liang Hu University of South China. Dr. Hu's main research interests are the fields of elastic theory, mechanics of materials under extreme conditions, micro/nano mechanics and fracture and damage mechanics, as well as intelligent materials and structural mechanics Xianfang Li Central South University. Dr. Xianfang Li is currently a professor in the School of Civil Engineering, Central South University. His areas of research interest include elasticity, fracture mechanics, micro/nano-mechanics, mechanics for multi-field coupling, smart materials and structures