Folding beam-type piezoelectric phononic crystal with low-frequency and broad band gap

A folding beam-type piezoelectric phononic crystal model is proposed to isolate vibration. Two piezoelectric bimorphs are joined by two masses as a folding structure to comprise each unit cell of the piezoelectric phononic crystal. Each bimorph is connected independently by a resistive-inductive resonant shunting circuit. The folding structure extends the propagation path of elastic waves, while its structure size remains quite small. Propagation of coupled extension-flexural elastic waves is studied by the classical laminated beam theory and transfer matrix method. The theoretical model is further verified with the finite element method(FEM). The effects of geometrical and circuit parameters on the band gaps are analyzed. With only 4 unit cells, the folding beam-type piezoelectric phononic crystal generates two Bragg band gaps of 369 Hz to1 687 Hz and 2 127 Hz to 4 000 Hz. In addition, between these two Bragg band gaps, a locally resonant band gap is induced by resonant shunting circuits. Appropriate circuit parameters are used to join these two Bragg band gaps by the locally resonant band gap.Thus, a low-frequency and broad band gap of 369 Hz to 4 000 Hz is obtained.     

A physical perspective of the length scales in gradient elasticity through the prism of wave dispersion

The goal of this study is to understand the physical meaning and evaluate the intrinsic length scale parameters, featured in the theories of gradient elasticity, by deploying the analytical treatment and experimental measurements of the dispersion of elastic waves. The developments are focused on examining the propagation of longitudinal waves in an aluminum rod with periodically varying cross-section. First, the analytical solution for the dispersion relationship, based on the periodic cell analysis of a bi-layered laminate and Bloch theorem, is compared to two competing models of gradient elasticity. It is shown that the customary gradient elastic model with two length-scale parameters is able to capture the dispersion accurately up to the beginning of the first band gap. On the other hand, the gradient elastic model with an additional length scale (affiliated with the fourth-order time derivative in the field equation) is shown to capture not only the first dispersion branch before the band gap, but also the band gap itself and the preponderance of the second branch. Closed form relations between the microstructure parameters and the intrinsic length scales are obtained for both gradient elasticity models. By way of the asymptotic treatment in the limit of a weak contrast between the laminae, a clear physical meaning and scaling of the length-scale parameters was established in terms of: (i) the microstructure (given by the size of the unit cell and the contrast between the laminae), and (ii) thus induced dispersion relationship (characterized by the location and the width of the band gap). The analysis is verified through an experimental observation of wave dispersion, and wave attenuation within the band gap. A comparison between the analytical treatment, the gradient elastic model with three intrinsic length scales, and experimental measurements demonstrates a good agreement over the range of frequencies considered.     

Investigation of flexural wave band gaps in a locally resonant metamaterial with plate-like resonators

This paper presents an investigation of flexural wave band gaps in locally resonant metamaterials (LRMs). An LRM is a periodic structure consisting of repeated unit cells containing a local resonator. Due to the local resonance occurring in the unit cell, the LRM induces a band gap (a frequency band in which no waves propagate). Discrete-like or beam-like resonators have generally been used to realise LRMs in previous research. By extending the beam-like resonator configuration, this paper studies LRMs with a plate-like resonator to exploit its advantages with respect to large design freedom. In order to understand flexural wave band gaps in an LRM with plate-like resonators, parametric studies are conducted with the development of a finite element model. Further, the influences of the plate-like resonator design parameters on flexural wave band gaps are investigated. Based on the parametric studies, the rules governing band gap properties are determined. Finally, tailoring flexural wave band gaps by adjusting the parameters is discussed.     

Complete band gaps in two-dimensional piezoelectric phononic crystals with {1–3} connectivity family

In this paper, we present results of full band structures for two-dimensional piezoelectric phononic crystals with {1–3} connectivity family. The plane-wave-expansion (PWE) method is applied to the theoretical derivation of secular equations of the two polarization modes: a transverse polarization mode and a mixed (longitudinal-transverse) polarization mode. And the band structures of the two modes for both the case of piezoelectric rods embedded in a polymer matrix and the case of polymer rods embedded in a piezoelectric matrix are calculated for two different cross-sections of the rods, i.e., circular and square, considering the practical fabrication of phononic crystals. We reveal the existence of several very large complete band gaps in a material of practical interest such as PZT rods reinforced polythene composite. The effects of shapes and filling fraction of the rods on band gaps are discussed in detail. The existence of these gaps in relation to the physical parameters of the constituent materials involved is studied. Understanding the band structures of piezoelectric phononic crystals can give some information for improvements in the design of acoustic transducers.     

Stability experiments on the strongest columns and circular arches

Recent theories predict the cross-sectional shapes for the strongest, end-loaded column and the radially loaded arch whose neutral axis is circular. These tapered shapes have higher predicted load-carrying capacities than uniform columns or arches of equal weight and length or span. The purpose of the present experimental investigation was to study the stability of these configurations, modified so that no experimental model had the predicted cross-sectional area of zero where the bending moments vanished. Precise buckling loads were measured on metal models of tapered, pinned-end columns using strain gages and a unique modification of Southwell's method. The dynamic stability of these end-loaded columns under transverse vibrations was observed. Static stability tests were also performed on Plexiglas models of the strongest shaped circular arch and on the uniform circular arch of equal weight and span. The predicted buckling loads for the strongest shapes agreed reasonably well with measurements. The shaped circular arch, however, was found to be an inefficient design for loading applied uniformly across the span rather than in the radial direction.     

周期性两相层状带隙材料优化模型

研究并建立了一种在给定频段具有带隙性质的周期性两相层状材料的优化设计模型。首先基于层状材料波传播问题的解析解,得到了波数余弦函数与层状材料微结构参数间的解析表达式。进而分析了波数余弦函数与衰减系数的关系,提出了以波数余弦函数的平方在给定频段的积分为弹性波带隙特性的描述指标,以最大化该指标实现在给定频段使弹性波衰减系数最大化的思想,建立了设计在给定频段具有最优带隙性质的周期性两相层状材料优化提法和求解方法。最后,以几个典型的设计算例为对象,得到了给定微结构尺度约束下在特定频段具有最优带隙性质的材料微结构参数,讨论了材料微结构尺寸对最优材料结构参数的影响,以及最优结构参数对材料带隙性质的鲁棒性,验证了本文优化模型的有效性。     

异型截面长杆弹侵彻半无限厚金属靶板实验研究

为了研究截面形状对长杆弹侵彻半无限金属靶板的最终侵彻深度的影响规律,开展了截面形状为圆形、三角形、正方形、十字形的等截面积的长杆弹侵彻半无限厚靶板的实验研究。实验分为两组,分别为长径比为8、弹芯材料为93钨合金的长杆弹侵彻装甲钢靶板实验以及长径比为15、弹芯材料为45钢的长杆弹垂直侵彻45钢靶板实验。实验后得到不同截面形状、不同长径比、不同弹靶材料的长杆弹在不同着靶速度下的侵彻深度。结果表明:三种异型截面长杆弹的侵彻能力均高于相同工况下的圆形截面长杆弹,且其中十字形截面长杆弹侵彻能力最优,正方形截面次之。通过对实验结果的宏观分析,得到三种异型截面长杆弹的截面形状对长杆弹侵彻半无限靶板侵彻威力的影响规律以及侵彻机理的宏观表现。     

INFLUENCES OF ANISOTROPY ON BAND GAPS OF 2D PHONONIC CRYSTAL

Band gaps of 2D phononic crystal with orthotropic cylindrical fillers embedded in the isotropic host are studied in this paper. Two kinds of periodic structures, namely, the square lattice and the triangle lattice, are considered. For anisotropic phononic crystal, band gaps not only depend on the periodic lattice but also the angle between the symmetry axis of orthotropic material and that of the periodic structure. Rotating these cylindrical fillers makes the angle changing continuously; as a result, pass bands and forbidden bands of the phononic crystal are changed. The plane wave expansion method is used to reduce the band gap problem to an eigenvalue problem. The numerical example is given for YBCO/Epoxy composites. The location and the width of band gaps are estimated for different rotating angles. The influence of anisotropy on band gaps is discussed based on numerical results.     

Resonance-coupling effect on broad band gap formation in locally resonant sonic metamaterials

To broaden the resonant band gap in locally resonant sonic metamaterials (LRSMs), coupled resonance was introduced through a stacked structure. Stacked-structure LRSMs are formed by orthogonally stacking square coated-steel rods and embedding them layer by layer in an epoxy matrix. Calculations suggest that stacked-structure LRSMs have wider band gaps, which are adaptable to all types of vibration polarizations. Using vibration modes and a mass–spring model, strong coupling was confirmed between the orthogonal resonances at the upper edge of the band gap, providing a wider bandwidth. Moreover, the effects of the rod width, thickness of coating material and viscoelastic damping on the band gap were investigated. The close relationship of the bandwidth with the strength of coupling between resonances was thereby demonstrated.     

Propagation of bending waves in phononic crystal thin plates with a point defect

In this paper, the band structures of bending waves in a phononic crystal thin plate with a point defect are studied using an improved plane wave expansion method combined with the supercell technique. In particular, a phononic crystal thin plate composed of an array of circular crystalline Al₂O₃ cylinders embedded in an epoxy matrix with a square lattice is considered in detail. Full band gaps are shown. When a point defect is introduced, the bending waves are highly localized at or near the defect, resulting in defect modes. The frequency and number of the defect modes are strongly dependent on the filling fraction of the system and the size of the point defect. The defect bands appear from the upper edge of the gap and move to the middle of the gap as the defect size is reduced. For a given defect, the frequencies of the defect bands increase as the filling fraction increases.     

一类多孔固体的等效偶应力动力学梁模型

一维多孔固体结构可采用等效连续介质梁模型来研究其动力学行为. 当类梁结构的高度尺寸和多孔固体单胞结构尺寸相近时,等效模型的力学行为会产生尺寸效应现象. 等效经典模型由于不包含尺度参数而无法描述尺寸相关特点,而广义连续介质力学模型则可以准确地考虑尺寸效应的影响. 基于偶应力理论,对一类单胞含有圆形孔洞的周期性多孔固体类梁结构,给出了分析其横向自由振动的等效连续介质铁木辛柯梁模型. 通过对单胞分析,在应变能等价和几何平均的意义下,定义了等效偶应力介质的材料常数. 利用已有的材料常数,推导了等效铁木辛柯梁的动力学微分方程. 将实际多孔固体结构进行完全的动力学有限元离散计算,所获得的解作为精确解以检验等效梁模型所获得的频率和振型的精度. 振型的比较借助于模态置信准则矩阵方法. 大量算例表明,等效偶应力铁木辛柯梁模型在频率和振型两方面均具有较高的计算精度. 重点研究了单胞孔径的相对大小、类梁结构高度与单胞尺寸比以及类梁结构长高比对等效梁模型精度的影响. 在此基础上,偏保守地建议了多孔固体类梁结构自振分析方法.      

蜂窝材料的弹性波传播特性

通过研究蜂窝材料的弹性波频散关系,分析了其弹性波传播特性. 采用基于小波理论的分析方法,将材料参数和位移均展开为双正交周期小波基函数的形式,利用Bloch定理将波动方程转化为特征值方程,求解该方程得到3种典型结构------正方、三角与六角排列的铝(Al)和聚丙烯(PP)蜂窝材料的频散关系,并进行了比较分析. 结果显示:结构形式的不同显著地影响其波动特性,而制作材料的不同则没有影响;3种结构形式都不存在完全带隙,但正方和三角形结构在一定的传播方向范围内存在方向带隙,而六角形结构则在任何方向都不存在方向带隙;与正方结构相比,三角结构在相同孔隙率下,在更广的传播方向内和更低的频率下,能产生较宽的方向带隙.      

基于材料相变的声子晶体带隙可调结构设计与性能分析

提出一种基于材料相变的穿孔型带隙可调声子晶体结构.其结构形式为含缝隙的形状记忆合金和环氧树脂的组合体,通过温度变化诱发相变引起的形状记忆合金材料性质的变化,实现声子晶体的带隙变化;通过合理布置缝隙与形状记忆合金相变材料的位置,实现声子晶体带隙性质的可调设计.基于有限元方法,建立了可调声子晶体的分析模型,分析了形状记忆合...     

Pulsating flow of viscoelastic fluids in straight tubes of arbitrary cross-section—Part I: longitudinal field

The pulsating flow of a Green-Rivlin fluid in straight tubes of arbitrary cross-section is investigated. We work with the linearly viscoelastic fluid at the first order of the perturbation of the non-linear constitutive structure defined by a series of nested integrals over semi-infinite time domains. The boundary for the base flow, linearly viscoelastic flow in a circular tube in this case, is perturbed through the application of a novel approach to the concept of domain perturbation to yield a continuous spectrum of closed cross-sectional shapes. The longitudinal component of the flow field is investigated in detail for representative cross-sectional shapes in the spectrum including the square, the triangle and the hexagone, and the velocity profiles are presented for a specific fluid.     

Optimum design of band-gap beam structures

The design of band-gap structures receives increasing attention for many applications in mitigation of undesirable vibration and noise emission levels. A band-gap structure usually consists of a periodic distribution of elastic materials or segments, where the propagation of waves is impeded or significantly suppressed for a range of external excitation frequencies. Maximization of the band-gap is therefore an obvious objective for optimum design. This problem is sometimes formulated by optimizing a parameterized design model which assumes multiple periodicity in the design. However, it is shown in the present paper that such an a priori assumption is not necessary since, in general, just the maximization of the gap between two consecutive natural frequencies leads to significant design periodicity.The aim of this paper is to maximize frequency gaps by shape optimization of transversely vibrating Bernoulli–Euler beams subjected to free, standing wave vibration or forced, time-harmonic wave propagation, and to study the associated creation of periodicity of the optimized beam designs. The beams are assumed to have variable cross-sectional area, given total volume and length, and to be made of a single, linearly elastic material without damping. Numerical results are presented for different combinations of classical boundary conditions, prescribed orders of the upper and lower natural frequencies of maximized natural frequency gaps, and a given minimum constraint value for the beam cross-sectional area.To study the band-gap for travelling waves, a repeated inner segment of the optimized beams is analyzed using Floquet theory and the waveguide finite element (WFE) method. Finally, the frequency response is computed for the optimized beams when these are subjected to an external time-harmonic loading with different excitation frequencies, in order to investigate the attenuation levels in prescribed frequency band-gaps. The results demonstrate that there is almost perfect correlation between the band-gap size/location of the emerging band structure and the size/location of the corresponding natural frequency gap in the finite structure.     

Design of radial sonic crystal for sound attenuation from divergent sound source

Sonic crystals are periodic arrangement of sound hard scatterers, generally in square or triangular lattice configuration. The periodic obstruction to the sound wave by the scatterers leads to an interesting phenomenon of the band gap, which results in a high sound attenuation in the band gap region. In this work, a design of sonic crystal called as the radial sonic crystal is presented, which consists of periodic structures in polar coordinates. Such a structure attenuates divergent sound source. The radial sonic crystal is designed based on the Webster horn equation and using the property of invariance of governing equation from one unit cell to another. The designed radial sonic crystal is tested experimentally and by the finite element simulation. The experimental results are in good agreement with the simulation and show high sound attenuation of 30 dB. The high sound attenuation is due to the presence of the band gap in the radial sonic crystal.     

Surface effect on band structure of magneto-elastic phononic crystal nanoplates subject to magnetic and stress loadings

This paper presents a theoretical model for the size-dependent band structure of magneto-elastic phononic crystal(PC) nanoplates according to the Kirchhoff plate theory and Gurtin-Murdoch theory, in which the surface effect and magneto-elastic coupling are considered. By introducing the nonlinear coupling constitutive relation of magnetostrictive materials, Terfenol-D/epoxy PC nanoplates are carried out as an example to investigate the dependence of the band structure on the surface effect, magn...     

Influence of particle shape on the microstructure evolution and the mechanical properties of granular materials

In order to study the influence of particle shape on the microstructure evolution and the mechanical properties of granular materials, a two-dimensional DEM analysis of samples with three particle shapes, including circular particles, triangular particles, and elongated particles, is proposed here to simulate the direct shear tests of coarse-grained soils. For the numerical test results, analyses are conducted in terms of particle rotations, fabric evolution, and average path length evolution. A modified Rowe's stress–dilatancy equation is also proposed and successfully fitted onto simulation data.     

在椭圆横截面弹体正侵彻下有限厚铝靶的破坏模式及响应特性

基于30 mm口径弹道炮平台,开展了3种不同椭圆横截面弹体在200~600 m/s撞击速度范围内正侵彻2A12铝靶的实验,获得了2A12铝靶的破坏形貌及弹体的剩余速度。在此基础上,建立了相应的数值模型,结合实验结果验证了所建模型的有效性,并系统分析了弹体横截面长短轴长度比对靶体的破坏情况及响应特性的影响。研究结果表明:弹体最大横截面面积是影响弹体剩余速度的主要因素,而弹体横截面长短轴长度比对弹体剩余速度的影响较弱;在圆形横截面弹体侵彻下靶体背部形成的花瓣大小和形状一致,空间分布均匀,而在椭圆横截面弹体侵彻下,随着弹体横截面长短轴长度比的增大,靶体背部形成的花瓣数量增加、尺寸变小,且在短轴方向的花瓣数量和靶体表面隆起高度均大于长轴方向的;靶体在圆形横截面弹体侵彻下的径向位移、径向应力和切向应力与其在椭圆横截面弹体侵彻下的显著不同,前者沿周向方向各点的变化规律基本一致,靶体处于简单的压缩状态,切向应力为零,而后者各点的应力状态与弹体横截面长短轴长度比和周向角密切相关,靶体受到压缩和剪切应力的耦合作用。