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D-Index
40
Citations
4882
World Ranking
2073
National Ranking
54

Overview

M. Ganapathi is affiliated with Vellore Institute of Technology University in India. Their research primarily focuses on engineering, with a significant number of contributions in the subfields of mechanics of materials, civil and structural engineering, control and systems engineering, materials chemistry, and aerospace engineering.

The main topics of their research include:

  • Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization
  • Structural Analysis and Optimization
  • Nonlocal and gradient elasticity in micro/nano structures
  • Vibration and Dynamic Analysis
  • Structural Load-Bearing Analysis
  • Aeroelasticity and Vibration Control
  • Acoustic Wave Phenomena Research

M. Ganapathi's recent publications demonstrate a focus on advanced composite materials and nonlinear mechanics. Notable papers include:

  • "Dynamic buckling of classical/non-classical curved beams by nonlocal nonlinear finite element accounting for size dependent effect and using higher-order shear flexible model," 2020, published in the International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics
  • "Nonlocal strain gradient finite element analysis of nanobeams using two-variable trigonometric shear deformation theory," 2020, Engineering With Computers
  • "Supersonic flutter study of porous 2D curved panels reinforced with graphene platelets using an accurate shear deformable finite element procedure," 2020, Composite Structures
  • "Variable stiffness composite laminated beams - nonlinear free flexural vibration behavior using a sinusoidal based shear flexible structural theory accounting for Poisson's effect," 2022, International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics
  • "Variable-stiffness curved laminated-beams by curvilinear fibers with arbitrarily layup - Vibrational features by sine-based higher-order beam model with renewed-constitutive relations and improved-kinematics," 2023, Composite Structures

The frequent collaboration network of Ganapathi includes researchers such as O. Polit, Mohamed Haboussi, R. Vasudevan, Prateek Gupta, and Vijay Gunasekaran, with multiple joint publications indicating ongoing research partnerships.

M. Ganapathi has contributed extensively to several publication venues, with a pattern of appearing in:

  • Journal of Aerospace Sciences and Technologies
  • Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures
  • Composite Structures
  • International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics
  • Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Their body of research encompasses significant advancements in the analysis and optimization of composite structures, nonlinear vibration behavior, and finite element modeling of beams and curved panels, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach combining materials engineering and applied mechanics.

Best Publications

  • Hygrothermal effects on the structural behaviour of thick composite laminates using higher-order theory

    B.P. Patel;M. Ganapathi;D.P. Makhecha

  • Nonlinear free flexural vibrations of functionally graded rectangular and skew plates under thermal environments

    N. Sundararajan;T. Prakash;M. Ganapathi

  • Asymmetric flexural vibration and thermoelastic stability of FGM circular plates using finite element method

    T. Prakash;M. Ganapathi

  • Supersonic flutter characteristics of functionally graded flat panels including thermal effects

    T. Prakash;M. Ganapathi

  • Finite element analysis of functionally graded plates under transverse load

    M. K. Singha;T. Prakash;M. Ganapathi

  • Functionally graded graphene reinforced porous nanocomposite curved beams: Bending and elastic stability using a higher-order model with thickness stretch effect

    O. Polit;C. Anant;B. Anirudh;M. Ganapathi

  • A comprehensive analysis of porous graphene-reinforced curved beams by finite element approach using higher-order structural theory: Bending, vibration and buckling

    B. Anirudh;M. Ganapathi;C. Anant;O. Polit

  • Dynamic stability characteristics of functionally graded materials shallow spherical shells

    M. Ganapathi

  • Thermal postbuckling analysis of FGM skew plates

    T. Prakash;M.K. Singha;M. Ganapathi

  • Nonlinear flexural vibrations of laminated orthotropic plates

    M. Ganapathi;T.K. Varadan;B.S. Sarma

  • Nonlinear dynamic analysis of thick composite/sandwich laminates using an accurate higher-order theory

    M. Ganapathi;B.P. Patel;D.P. Makhecha

  • A parametric study on supersonic flutter behavior of laminated composite skew flat panels

    Maloy K. Singha;M. Ganapathi

  • Dynamic instability analysis of sandwich plates with CNT reinforced facesheets

    A. Sankar;S. Natarajan;M. Ganapathi

  • Thermal buckling of simply supported functionally graded skew plates

    M. Ganapathi;T. Prakash

  • FREE VIBRATION ANALYSIS OF MULTI-LAYERED COMPOSITE LAMINATES BASED ON AN ACCURATE HIGHER-ORDER THEORY

    M. Ganapathi;D.P. Makhecha

  • Linear free flexural vibration of cracked functionally graded plates in thermal environment

    S. Natarajan;P. M. Baiz;M. Ganapathi;P. Kerfriden

  • Large amplitude free flexural vibrations of laminated composite skew plates

    Maloy K Singha;M Ganapathi

  • Dynamic analysis of laminated composite plates subjected to thermal/mechanical loads using an accurate theory

    D.P. Makhecha;M. Ganapathi;B.P. Patel

  • LARGE AMPLITUDE VIBRATIONS OF CIRCULAR CYLINDRICAL SHELLS

    M. Ganapathi;T.K. Varadan

  • Nonlinear free flexural vibrations of laminated circular cylindrical shells

    M. Ganapathi;T.K. Varadan

  • Nonlinear free flexural vibrations/post-buckling analysis of laminated orthotropic beams/columns on a two parameter elastic foundation

    B.P. Patel;M. Ganapathi;M. Touratier

Frequent Co-Authors

Olivier Polit
Olivier Polit Paris Nanterre University
Sundararajan Natarajan
Sundararajan Natarajan Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Mohammed Sid Ahmed Houari
Mohammed Sid Ahmed Houari University of Mascara
Stéphane Bordas
Stéphane Bordas University of Luxembourg

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