Tunable Multi-Functional Ultra-Wide Band Gap Metamaterial with Negative Refraction for Enhanced Vibration and Noise Attenuation
摘要
Vibration and noise not only affect human health, but also cause damage to machinery and equipment. In this paper, a single-phase ultra-wide band gap metamaterial integrating negative refraction and tunable band gap was proposed to enhance vibration control and noise reduction.
MethodsA composite star-chiral structure (SCS) was designed, and finite element analysis (FEA) was employed to simulate its band structure. multi-objective optimization algorithms were subsequently employed to fine-tune the geometric parameters, enabling adjustable band gap performance across target frequency ranges.
Results and ConclusionThe SCS achieved a total band gap coverage of 69.55% across 5500 Hz. Through multi-objective optimization and derived design, the band gap onset frequency of 615.50–850.25 Hz, the widest band gap of 2173.70–3440.61 Hz, and the total band gap coverage of 69.37%-77.77% were achieved as adjustable. Notably, the structure demonstrates dual functionality: negative refraction and ultra-wide band gap. The research provided a new strategy for applications in aerospace, automotive engineering, and smart infrastructure.