Octet lattice-based plate for elastic wave control
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Journal Article
Abstract
Motivated by the importance of lattice structures in multiple fields, we numerically investigate the propagation of flexural waves in a thin reticulated plate augmented with two classes of metastructures for wave mitigation and guiding, namely metabarriers and metalenses. The cellular architecture of this plate invokes the well-known octet topology, while the metadevices rely on novel customized octets either comprising spherical masses added to the midpoint of their struts or variable node thickness. We numerically determine the dispersion curves of a doubly-periodic array of octets, which produce a broad bandgap whose underlying physics is elucidated and leveraged as a design paradigm, allowing the construction of a metabarrier effective for inhibiting the transmission of waves. More sophisticated effects emerge upon parametric analyses of the added masses and node thickness, leading to graded designs that spatially filter waves through an enlarged bandgap via rainbow trapping. Additionally, Luneburg and Maxwell metalenses are realized using the spatial modulation of the tuning parameters and numerically tested. Wavefronts impinging on these structures are progressively curved within the inhomogeneous media and steered toward a focal point. Our results yield new perspectives for the use of octet-like lattices, paving the way for promising applications in vibration isolation and energy focusing.
Date Issued
2022-01-20
Date Acceptance
2021-12-31
Citation
Scientific Reports, 2022, 12 (1)
ISSN
2045-2322
Publisher
Nature Publishing Group
Journal / Book Title
Scientific Reports
Volume
12
Issue
1
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EU COMMISSION
Identifier
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35058498
PII: 10.1038/s41598-022-04900-0
Grant Number
863179
Subjects
physics.app-ph
physics.app-ph
Publication Status
Published
Coverage Spatial
England
Article Number
ARTN 1088