Wave Finite Element Method Based on Reduced Model for One-Dimensional Periodic Structures

Abstract

In this paper, an efficient numerical approach is proposed to study free and forced vibration of complex one-dimensional (1D) periodic structures. The proposed method combines the advantages of component mode synthesis (CMS) and wave finite element method. It exploits the periodicity of the structure since only one unit cell is modelled. The model reduction based on CMS improves the computational efficiency of unit cell dynamics, avoiding ill-conditioning issues. The selection of reduced modal basis can reveal the influence of local dynamics on global behavior. The effectiveness of the proposed approach is illustrated via numerical examples.