Band-gap optimization of two-dimensional phononic crystals based on genetic algorithm and FPWE

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 286-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zong-fa Liu ◽  
Bin Wu ◽  
Cun-fu He
Author(s):  
Osama R. Bilal ◽  
Mahmoud I. Hussein

The topological distribution of the material phases inside the unit cell composing a phononic crystal has a significant effect on its dispersion characteristics. This topology can be engineered to produce application-specific requirements. In this paper, a specialized genetic-algorithm-based topology optimization methodology for the design of two-dimensional phononic crystals is presented. Specifically the target is the opening and maximization of band gap size for (i) out-of-plane waves, (ii) in-plane waves and (iii) both out-of-plane and in-plane waves simultaneously. The methodology as well as the resulting designs are presented.


Ultrasonics ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 518-524 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Liu ◽  
Xiu-zhan Sun ◽  
Shao-ting Chen

2011 ◽  
Vol 133 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zi-Gui Huang ◽  
Zheng-Yu Chen

Previous studies on photonic crystals raise the exciting topic of phononic crystals. This paper presents the results of tunable band gaps in the acoustic waves of two-dimensional phononic crystals with reticular geometric structures using the 2D and 3D finite element methods. This paper calculates and discusses the band gap variations of the bulk modes due to different sizes of reticular geometric structures. Results show that adjusting the orientation of the reticular geometric structures can increase or decrease the total elastic band gaps for mixed polarization modes. The band gap phenomena of elastic or acoustic waves can potentially be utilized to achieve vibration-free, high-precision mechanical systems, and sound insulation.


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