A radial basis function approach for the free vibration analysis of functionally graded plates using a refined theory

The free vibration analysis of functionally graded plates is performed by the multiquadric radial basis function method and a higher-order shear deformation theory. The multiquadric method is a truly meshless method, allowing a fast and simple domain and boundary discretization. We use an homogenization technique for material properties based on the Mori–Tanaka scheme. Numerical tests show that the method is reliable and produces good results.