Wave Motion in Periodic Flexural Beams and Characterization of the Transition Between Bragg Scattering and Local Resonance

2011 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liao Liu ◽  
Mahmoud I. Hussein
Keyword(s):  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Band Structure ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Frequency Band ◽  
Band Gaps ◽  
Flexural Wave ◽  
Propagation Mechanism ◽  
Bragg Scattering ◽  
Frequency Spectra ◽  
Local Resonance

Band gaps appear in the frequency spectra of periodic materials and structures. In this work we examine flexural wave propagation in beams and investigate the effects of the various types and properties of periodicity on the frequency band structure, especially the location and width of band gaps. We consider periodicities involving the repeated spatial variation of material, geometry, boundary and/or suspended mass along the span of a beam. In our formulation, we implement Bloch’s theorem for elastic wave propagation and utilize Timoshenko beam theory for the kinematical description of the underlying flexural motion. For the calculation of the frequency band structure we use the transfer matrix method, derived here in generalized form to enable separate or combined consideration of the different types of periodicity. Our results provide band-gap maps as a function of the type and properties of periodicity, and as a prime focus we identify and mathematically characterize the condition for the transition between Bragg scattering and local resonance, each being a unique wave propagation mechanism, and show the effects of this transition on the lowest band gap. The analysis presented can be extended to multi-dimensional phononic crystals and acoustic metamaterials.

Wave propagation in acoustic metamaterials with resonantly shunted cross-shape piezos

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (13) ◽  
pp. 2744-2753 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shengbing Chen
Keyword(s):  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Vibration Isolation ◽  
Band Gaps ◽  
Acoustic Metamaterials ◽  
Resonant Frequencies ◽  
Piezoelectric Patch ◽  
Transmission Properties ◽  
Gap Width ◽  
Band Gap Width

Cross-shape piezoelectric patches were originally proposed to improve the band-gap properties of acoustic metamaterials with shunting circuits. The dispersion curves are characterized through the application of finite element method. Also, the theoretical band-gap predictions are verified by simulation results obtained from COMSOL. The investigation results show that the proposed scheme distinguishes itself from the conventional square patches by broader band gaps, whose bandwidth is almost doubled. The inherent capacitance of the piezoelectric patch is strongly related to the boundary conditions, so the local resonant band gap is strongly affected by the shape of piezoelectric patches as well. As a result, the band-gap width and location of metamaterials with different shape patches are rather different, even with the same size patches. Also, negative modulus (NM) and Poisson’s ratio were observed around the resonant frequencies. The transmission properties of finite periods agree well with band-gap predictions. An obvious attenuation zone (AZ) is produced around the band-gap location, in which the wave propagation is decayed strongly. Similarly, the width of AZ of the proposed metamaterial is much larger than that of the conventional one. Hence, the proposed scheme demonstrates more advantages in the application to vibration isolation when compared with the conventional.

scholarly journals Creating the Coupled Band Gaps in Piezoelectric Composite Plates by Interconnected Electric Impedance

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Li ◽  
Zhou Jiang ◽  
Yu Fan ◽  
Jun Li
Keyword(s):  
Band Gap ◽  
Piezoelectric Materials ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Forced Response ◽  
Band Gaps ◽  
Piezoelectric Composite ◽  
Flexural Wave ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Flexural Waves ◽  
Single Wave

In this paper, we investigate the coupled band gaps created by the locking phenomenon between the electric and flexural waves in piezoelectric composite plates. To do that, the distributed piezoelectric materials should be interconnected via a ‘global’ electric network rather than the respective ‘local’ impedance. Once the uncoupled electric wave has the same wavelength and opposite group velocity as the uncoupled flexural wave, the desired coupled band gap emerges. The Wave Finite Element Method (WFEM) is used to investigate the evolution of the coupled band gap with respect to propagation direction and electric parameters. Further, the bandwidth and directionality of the coupled band gap are compared with the LR and Bragg gaps. An indicator termed ratio of single wave (RSW) is proposed to determine the effective band gap for a given deformation (electric, flexural, etc.). The features of the coupled band gap are validated by a forced response analysis. We show that the coupled band gap, despite directional, can be much wider than the LR gap with the same overall inductance. This might lead to an alternative to adaptively create band gaps.

Theoretical and Experimental Study of Locally Resonant and Bragg Band Gaps in Flexural Beams Carrying Periodic Arrays of Beam-Like Resonators

2013 ◽  
Vol 135 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Xiao ◽  
Jihong Wen ◽  
Gang Wang ◽  
Xisen Wen
Keyword(s):  
Band Gap ◽  
Coupling Effect ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Spectral Element ◽  
Band Gaps ◽  
Local Resonance ◽  
Periodic Arrays ◽  
Finite Structures ◽  
Resonance Frequencies ◽  
Vibration Transmittance

In this paper, we present a design of locally resonant (LR) beams using periodic arrays of beam-like resonators (or beam-like vibration absorbers) attached to a thin homogeneous beam. The main purpose of this work is twofold: (i) providing a theoretical characterization of the proposed LR beams, including the band gap behavior of infinite systems and the vibration transmittance of finite structures, and (ii) providing experimental evidence of the associated band gap properties, especially the coexistence of LR and Bragg band gaps, and their evolution with tuned local resonance. For the first purpose, an analytical method based on the spectral element formulations is presented, and then an in-depth numerical study is performed to examine the band gap effects. In particular, explicit formulas are provided to enable an exact calculation of band gaps and an approximate prediction of band gap edges. For the second purpose, we fabricate several LR beam specimens by mounting 16 equally spaced resonators onto a free-free host beam. These specimens use the same host beam, but the resonance frequencies of the resonators on each beam are different. We further measure the vibration transmittances of these specimens, which give evidence of three interesting band gap phenomena: (i) transition between LR and Bragg band gaps; (ii) near-coupling effect of the local resonance and Bragg scattering; and (iii) resonance frequency of local resonators outside of the LR band gap.

Research on local resonance and Bragg scattering coexistence in phononic crystal

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (11) ◽  
pp. 1750127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yake Dong ◽  
Hong Yao ◽  
Jun Du ◽  
Jingbo Zhao ◽  
Jiulong Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Band Gap ◽  
Mass Density ◽  
Resonance Effect ◽  
Phononic Crystal ◽  
Broad Band ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Bragg Scattering ◽  
Low Frequencies ◽  
Local Resonance ◽  
Resonance Band

Based on the finite element method (FEM), characteristics of the local resonance band gap and the Bragg scattering band gap of two periodically-distributed vibrator structures are studied. Conditions of original anti-resonance generation are theoretically derived. The original anti-resonance effect leads to localization of vibration. Factors which influence original anti-resonance band gap are analyzed. The band gap width and the mass ratio between two vibrators are closely correlated to each other. Results show that the original anti-resonance band gap has few influencing factors. In the locally resonant structure, the Bragg scattering band gap is found. The mass density of the elastic medium and the elasticity modulus have an important impact on the Bragg band gap. The coexistence of the two mechanisms makes the band gap larger. The band gap covered 90% of the low frequencies below 2000 Hz. All in all, the research could provide references for studying the low-frequency and broad band gap of phononic crystal.

scholarly journals Vibration Attenuation Investigations on a Distributed Phononic Crystals Beam for Rubber Concrete Structures

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Chao Li ◽  
Sifeng Zhang ◽  
Liyong Gao ◽  
Wei Huang ◽  
Zhaoxin Liu
Keyword(s):  
Band Gap ◽  
Frequency Band ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Concrete Beam ◽  
Vibration Isolation ◽  
Civil Engineering ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Band Gaps ◽  
Spring Force ◽  
Rubber Concrete

Locally resonant phononic crystals (LRPCs) beam is characterized by the band gaps; some frequency ranges within which flexural waves cannot propagate freely. So, the LRPCs beam can be used for noise or vibration isolation. In this paper, a LRPCs beam with distributed oscillators is proposed, and the general formula of band gaps and transmission spectrum are derived by the transfer matrix method (TMM) and spectrum element method (SEM). Subsequently, the parameter effects on band gaps are investigated in detail. Finally, a rubber concrete beam is designed to demonstrate the application of distributed LRPCs beam in civil engineering. Results reveal that the distributed LRPCs beam has multifrequency band gaps and the number of the band gaps is equal to that of the oscillators. Compared with others, the distributed LRPCs beam can reduce the stress concentration when subjected to vibration. The oscillator interval has no effect on the band gaps, which makes it more convenient to design structures. Individual changes of oscillator mass or stiffness affect the band gap location and width. When the resonance frequency of oscillator is fixed, the starting frequency of the band gap remains constant, and increasing oscillator mass of high-frequency band gap widens the high-frequency band gap, while increasing oscillator mass of low-frequency gap widens both high-frequency and low-frequency band gaps. External loads, such as the common uniform spring force provided by foundation in civil engineering, are conducive to the band gap, and when the spring force increases, all the band gaps are widened. Taken together, a configuration of LRPCs rubber concrete beam is designed, and it shows good isolation on the vibration induced by the railway. By the presented design flow chart, the research can serve as a reference for vibration isolation of LRPCs beams in civil engineering.

Band Gap Formation in Metamaterial Beam With Torsional Local Resonators for Vibration Suppression

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yupei Jian ◽  
Guobiao Hu ◽  
Lihua Tang ◽  
Kean C. Aw
Keyword(s):  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Band Structure ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Structure Analysis ◽  
Shear Force ◽  
Vibration Suppression ◽  
Fundamental Problem ◽  
Reaction Force ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Bending Moment

Abstract Locally resonant metamaterials have attracted lots of research interests for the application of vibration suppression which is a fundamental problem but remains a big challenge in the engineering field. The transverse wave propagation in a beam is through the transmission of the shear force and bending moment. Most designs of metamaterials in the existing literature exploit translational local resonators to induce reaction force to prevent the transmission of the shear force, hence the wave propagation. This paper studies a metamaterial beam attached with torsional local resonators. The reaction moments generated by the torsional resonators are expected to neutralize the bending moment in the beam, thus preventing the wave propagation. The existence of torsional resonators leads to the moment discontinuity conditions which cannot be directly taken into account using the Euler beam theory. Based on the Timoshenko beam theory, the band structure analysis is developed through a modal analysis based on the infinite periodic local resonator structure. The numerical results reveal that the locally resonant frequency corresponds to the upper bound of the band gap. Both infinitely long and finitely long beams are also modeled using finite element method. The transmittance is calculated to verify the band structure analysis.

Elastic Wave Propagation in a Bio-Inspired Phononic Crystal

2020 ◽  
Vol 1012 ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
H.V. Cantanhêde ◽  
E.J.P. Miranda Jr. ◽  
J.M.C. dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Band Structure ◽  
Vibrational Energy ◽  
Periodic Structures ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Phononic Crystal ◽  
Stop Band ◽  
Elastic Vibration ◽  
Band Gaps ◽  
Sound Waves

The wave propagation in a two-dimensional bio-inspired phononic crystal (PC) is analysed. When composite materials and structures consist of two or more different materials periodically, there will be stop band characteristic, in which there are no mechanical propagating waves. These periodic structures are known as PCs. PCs have shown an excellent potential in many disciplines of science and technology in the last decade. They have generated lots of interests due to their ability to manipulate mechanical waves like sound waves and thermal properties which are not available in nature. The physical properties of PCs are not essentially determined by chemical elements and bonds in the materials, but rather on the internal specific structures. Structures of this type have the ability to inhibit the propagation of vibrational energy over certain ranges of frequencies forming band gaps. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the band structure and especially the location and width of band gaps. For this analysis, it is used the finite element method (FEM) and plane wave expansion (PWE). The results are shown in the form of band structure and wave modes. Band structures calculated by FEM and PWE present good agreement. We suggest that the bio-inspired PC considered should be feasible for elastic vibration control.

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