Abstract
The presented problem considers the static temperature analysis of a three-layered, annular plate with heterogeneous facings made of material with radially variable parameters. They are defined by the accepted exponent functions. The plate is composed of thin metal facings and a thicker foam core. The plate is loaded with a flat temperature field with a gradient directed across the plate radius. Using the approximation finite-difference method, the eigen-value problem is solved in order to calculate the temperature differences between plate edges, which cause a loss of plate stability. Taking into account the different material and geometrical parameters, the critical temperature state parameters are evaluated. The meaning of the mixed system of parameters connected with the plate shape geometry, dimensions of the plate-transversal structure, and with the gradation of the material in the radial direction on the thermal response of the composite plate have been found. Numerous results of numerical calculations show the responses of the examined composite plate with facings made of the heterogeneously directed material.