THERMAL BUCKLING AND FLEXURE IN LAMINATED COMPOSITE AND FGM BEAMS: A BIBLIOMETRIC REVIEW
THERMAL BUCKLING AND FLEXURE IN LAMINATED COMPOSITE AND FGM BEAMS: A BIBLIOMETRIC REVIEW
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https://doi.org/10.22337/2587-9618-2026-22-3-45-62Keywords:
Thermal buckling, functionally graded beams , higher-order shear deformation theoryAbstract
The investigation of thermal buckling and flexural responses in laminated composite and functionally graded material (FGM) beams has received significant attention over the last two decades, owing to their critical applications in aerospace, mechanical, and civil structures. This bibliometric review consolidates the research progress from 2010 to 2024, focusing on advanced beam theories, refined finite element and iso geometric formulations, porous and reinforced FG beams, laminated and sandwich constructions, and nonlocal size-dependent analyses. Data were extracted from Scopus, Web of Science, and IEEE Xplore, followed by bibliometric mapping using VOS viewer. The results highlight an increasing trend of publications after 2015, dominated by contributions from Asia-Pacific and Europe. Emerging areas include thermal post-buckling of porous FG beams, iso geometric methods, CNT/GPL reinforced composites, and size-dependent nano-beam models. Science mapping shows strong keyword clusters around “thermal buckling,” “functionally graded beams,” “laminated composites,” and “higher-order shear deformation theories.” This review provides a comprehensive knowledge structure and qualitative synthesis, guiding future research directions in the thermal stability and flexural performance of smart and lightweight beam structures.
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