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The purpose of this paper is to developing a kind of acoustic metamaterial with wide frequency band especially in low frequency region. At the same time, its the tunability of…
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to developing a kind of acoustic metamaterial with wide frequency band especially in low frequency region. At the same time, its the tunability of sound insulation frequency is achieved.
Design/methodology/approach
A three-dimensional (3D) acoustic metamaterial consisting of rigid frame, spherical attachment and thin film is proposed. The material parameters and the effect of the attachment hole on the forbidden band are investigated by finite element simulation. The sound insulation effect of the structure is validated by the combination of simulation and experiment.
Findings
The results show that the elastic modulus of the structural material determines the initial frequency of the forbidden band of the proposed 3D acoustic metamaterials. The lower the elastic modulus of the structural material, the lower the initial frequency of the forbidden band. The material parameters of the frame mainly affect the initial frequency of the first forbidden band, and the material parameters of the attachment will affect both the initial and termination frequency of the first forbidden band. Holes in the attachments reduce the band gap width. The characteristic curve moves down with the increase of subtracted mass.
Research limitations/implications
The findings may greatly benefit the application of the acoustic metamaterials in the fields of sound insulation and noise reduction.
Originality/value
This acoustic metamaterial structure has excellent sound insulation performance. At the same time, the single cell structure can be assembled into any shape. The structure can achieve sound selective filtering and combination control.
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– The purpose of this paper is to propose a modal method to calculate the band gaps of one-dimensional (1D) phononic crystals.
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The purpose of this paper is to propose a modal method to calculate the band gaps of one-dimensional (1D) phononic crystals.
Design/methodology/approach
The phononic crystals have modes with exponential form envelope in the band gaps, however, outside the band gaps the modes are of amplitude modulation periodic form. Thus the start and end frequencies of band gaps can be determined from the existence conditions of periodic modes. So, the band gaps calculation of 1D phononic crystal is transformed into the existence discussion of periodic solution of mode shapes equation. The results are verified by finite element harmonic response analysis.
Findings
At the start and end frequencies of the band gap, the mode equation have solution with period of lattice constant.
Originality/value
Compared with the traditional theoretical methods, the proposed modal method has a clearer principle and easier calculation.
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The purpose of this paper is to present a new dual-band printed monopole antenna with a partial ground with two notched bands based on electromagnetic band gap (EBG) structures. A…
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The purpose of this paper is to present a new dual-band printed monopole antenna with a partial ground with two notched bands based on electromagnetic band gap (EBG) structures. A new type of EBG antenna with radiation patterns and antenna gains over the operating bands has been developed.
Design/methodology/approach
The proposed antenna consists of a pair of EBG structures using a transmission line model. The proposed antenna is designed on an FR4 substrate with a thickness of 1 mm and permittivity (er) = 4.3.
Findings
The measured results show good dual-band operations with −10 dB impedance bandwidths of 9.1 and 36.2 per cent centered at 2.45 and 6.364 GHz, respectively, which covers the wireless local area network (WLAN) operating bands.
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A new type of EBG antenna with radiation patterns and antenna gains over the operating bands has been developed.
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Zsolt Szabó, György Kádár and János Volk
The paper presents the band gap computation in one‐ and two‐dimensional photonic crystals built up from porous silicon. The frequency dispersion of the dielectric materials is…
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Purpose
The paper presents the band gap computation in one‐ and two‐dimensional photonic crystals built up from porous silicon. The frequency dispersion of the dielectric materials is taken into account.
Design/methodology/approach
The behavior of the light in a photonic crystal can be well described by the Maxwell equations. The finite difference time domain (FDTD) method is applied to determine the band structure. The frequency dependence of the dielectric constant is taken into account by a sum of second‐order Lorenz poles. The material parameters are determined applying a conjugate gradient‐based minimization procedure. Passing a light pulse of Gaussian distribution through the photonic crystal and analyzing the transmitted wave can explore the photonic bands.
Findings
The realized simulations and visualizations can lead to a much better understanding of the behavior of electromagnetic waves in dispersive photonic crystals, and can make possible to set up experimental conditions properly. The obtained results show again that silicon and porous silicon can be used for the fabrication of photonic crystals.
Research limitations/implications
Due to the high computational requirements of the three‐dimensional case we plan to work out a parallel version of the presented FDTD algorithm.
Originality/value
This paper presents a simple way to take into account the frequency dispersion in the simulation of photonic crystals with the FDTD method.
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Yingli Li, Muhammad Zahradeen Tijjani, Xudong Jiang and Jamiu Opeyemi Ahmed
The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the vibration isolation performance of a quasi-zero stiffness (QZS) metastructure by employing the band gap (BG) mechanism.
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Purpose
The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the vibration isolation performance of a quasi-zero stiffness (QZS) metastructure by employing the band gap (BG) mechanism.
Design/methodology/approach
The metastructure QZS characteristic was investigated through static analysis by numerical simulation. Based on that, the BG mechanism is primarily used in this article to investigate the wave propagation characteristics of this structure. The model's dispersion relation is then examined using theoretical (perturbation method) and finite element techniques. The dynamic response of the finite-size systems and experimental analysis is used to confirm the vibration mitigation property under investigation. Finally, the model's ability to absorb energy was examined and contrasted with a traditional model.
Findings
The analytical analysis reveals the dispersion curve and the effect of the nonlinear parameter on the curve shifting. The dispersion curve in the finite element method (FEM) result depicts five complete BGs within the range of 0–1,000 Hz, and the BG width accounted for 67.4% of the frequency concerned (0–1,000 Hz). Eigenmodes of the dispersion curves were analyzed to investigate the BG formation mechanisms. The dependence of BG opening and closure on structure parameters was also studied. Finally, the energy absorption property of the QZS metastructure was evaluated by comparing it with a classical model. The QZS structure absorbs 4.08 J/Kg compared to the 3.69 J/Kg absorbed by the classical model, which reveals that the QZS demonstrates better energy absorption performance. Based on the BG mechanism, it is clear that this model is an excellent vibration isolator, and the study reveals the frequencies at which complete vibration mitigation is achieved. As a result, this model could be a promising candidate for vibration mitigation engineering structures and energy absorption.
Originality/value
The tough vibration issue, which is primarily experienced in mechanical equipment, will be resolved in this study. This study provides a precise understanding of the QZS metastructure's isolation of vibration, including the frequencies at which this isolation occurs.
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Giuseppe Rocchetta and Geminiano Mancusi
Within the context of 2D square lattices, searching for the existence of band gaps assumes a great interest owing to many possible fields of application: from energy absorption…
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Within the context of 2D square lattices, searching for the existence of band gaps assumes a great interest owing to many possible fields of application: from energy absorption devices to noise and vibration controllers, as well as advanced strategies for the seismic isolation.
Design/methodology/approach
The underlying microstructure may influence the mechanical response of 2D square lattices according to a complex interplay between different factors. A first one is related to the so-called “size-effect”. A second one relates, instead, to the mass density distribution.
Findings
It has been observed that lumped masses may induce additional band gaps to appear and may magnify their width. Finally, an additional factor deals with the inner damping characteristics of the constituent materials, which usually are polymer-based.
Originality/value
This study focuses on the first factor from a specific perspective: to investigate the influence of the size effect on the existence and properties of frequency band gaps.
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F. Frezza, L. Pajewski, S. Paulotto, C. Ponti and G. Schettini
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of electromagnetic band‐gap (EBG) materials in the enhancement of antennas' directivity.
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The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of electromagnetic band‐gap (EBG) materials in the enhancement of antennas' directivity.
Design/methodology/approach
An analysis of a woodpile EBG material is performed, which points out its band properties. Woodpile cavities are then considered, obtained by interrupting the periodicity of the crystal. A woodpile cavity is then superimposed to a double‐slot antenna, resulting in a compound radiating device. The behavior of the EBG and of the radiating structure are simulated through Ansoft HFSS V11.
Findings
The woodpile EBG, when used as a cavity, acts as a spatial filter for the radiation coming from the antenna. The directivity of the new radiator is considerably increased, since now the illumination covers an area larger than the antenna.
Originality/value
Using new materials to obtain high‐directivity and compact radiators.
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Serap Kiriş and Muharrem Karaaslan
The purpose of this study is to design a radio altimeter antenna whose production process is facilitated and can work with multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) properties to…
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The purpose of this study is to design a radio altimeter antenna whose production process is facilitated and can work with multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) properties to provide space gain on the aircraft.
Design/methodology/approach
To create an easy-to-produce MIMO, a two-storied structure consisting of a reflector and a top antenna was designed. The dimensions of the reflector were prevented to get smaller to supply easy production. The unit cell nearly with the same dimensions of a lower frequency was protected through the original cell design. The co-planar structure with the use of a via connection was modified and a structure was achieved with no need to via for easy production, too. Finally, the antennas were placed side by side and the distance between them was optimized to achieve a MIMO operation.
Findings
As a result, an easy-to-produce, compact and successful radio altimeter antenna was obtained with high antenna parameters such as 10.14 dBi gain and 10.55 dBi directivity, and the conical pattern along with proper MIMO features, through original reflector surface and top antenna system.
Originality/value
Since radio altimeter antennas require high radiation properties, the microstrip antenna structure is generally used in literature. This paper contributes by presenting the radio altimeter application with antenna-reflective structure participation. The technical solutions were developed during the design, focusing on an easy manufacturing process for both the reflective surface and the upper antenna. Also, the combination of International Telecommunication Union’s recommended features that require high antenna properties was achieved, which is challenging to reach. In addition, by operating the antenna as a successful MIMO, two goals of easy production and space gain on aircraft have been attained at the same time.
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Yingli Li, Chenwei Wu, Yong Peng and Xudong Jiang
In order to investigate the vibration reduction properties of a three-dimensional elastic metastructure with spherical cavities at low frequencies.
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In order to investigate the vibration reduction properties of a three-dimensional elastic metastructure with spherical cavities at low frequencies.
Design/methodology/approach
The bandgap characteristics of a three-dimensional elastic metastructure with spherical cavities are studied based on analytical and numerical approaches.
Findings
The results of both method revealed that the vibration of the vertexes masses is important for opening bandgaps. The fact that the big sphere cavity radius or short side length of the cube unit leads to a wider bandgap, is noteworthy.
Originality/value
This research provides theoretical guidance for realizing the vibration attenuation application of EMs in practical engineering.
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George Bouzianas, Nikolaos V. Kantartzis and Theodoros D. Tsiboukis
The purpose of this paper is to conduct the accurate analysis and systematic characterisation of realistic generalised bi‐isotropic and lossy chiral metamaterial 3D applications…
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The purpose of this paper is to conduct the accurate analysis and systematic characterisation of realistic generalised bi‐isotropic and lossy chiral metamaterial 3D applications at microwave frequencies.
Design/methodology/approach
An accuracy‐adjustable time‐domain methodology is developed. The technique uses a convex combination of optimal stencils along with an advanced wavefield decomposition to precisely model the highly dispersive, double negative nature of chirality and constitutive parameters. Furthermore, open‐region radiation or scattering problems are terminated through a pertinently modified perfectly matched layer (PML) of variable depth.
Findings
The paper reveals that the proposed algorithm is versatile in the generation of adaptive stencils that attain a very natural way of manipulating continuity conditions at material interfaces. Thus, when periodic structures with split‐ring resonators are to be modelled, the resulting schemes attain optimal precision and minimised dispersion errors. Numerical validation proves these merits via diverse demanding structures of curved shape and multiple layers.
Originality/value
The new technique introduces a family of piecewise polynomials and spatial discretization criteria which lead to additional degrees of freedom for the discrete vectors of the application. In this manner, grid dual is intrinsically embedded in the physical profile of the problem, without resorting to the simplified conventions of other approaches. Moreover, singularity points or demanding geometric discontinuities are properly manipulated, even via coarse lattice resolutions. Thus, the overall accuracy is significantly improved and the computational requirements remain in very logical and affordable levels.
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