Finite element modeling of micropolar-based phononic crystals
arXiv:1909.06464 · doi:10.1016/j.wavemoti.2019.102406
Abstract
The performance of a Cosserat/micropolar solid as a numerical vehicle to represent dispersive media is explored. The study is conducted using the finite element method with emphasis on Hermiticity, positive definiteness, principle of virtual work and Bloch-Floquet boundary conditions. The periodic boundary conditions are given for both translational and rotational degrees of freedom and for the associated force- and couple-traction vectors. Results in terms of band structures for different material cells and mechanical parameters are provided.
30 pages, 11 figures