2D lattice structures - A parametric analysis

As discussed in a number of papers, both the static and the dynamic response of square lattice materials are strongly affected by the inner microstructure. It is worth noting that results obtained without considering this influence are totally misleading, especially if non-uniform changes in terms of stresses and strains are concerned at the local scale. Within this context, the present work focuses on a parametric analysis aimed at evaluating the influence of the main mechanical properties of RUC on the dynamic response of a 2D square lattice, thus extending previous results towards the condition of a possible different nonuniform mass density distribution over the RUC configuration. The existence of the band gaps within the low frequency region is searched as well as the position and width of the existing gaps are evaluated by means of a numerical strategy already developed and tested.