15 research outputs found
Transversal-rotational and zero group velocity modes in tunable magneto-granular phononic crystals
We report on the design and operation of a 1D magneto-granular phononic
crystal composed of a chain of steel spherical beads on top of permanent
magnets. The magnetic field of the permanent magnets induces forces in the
granular structure. By changing its strength, we can tune the dynamic response
of the granular structure. We present experimental results with evidence of
coupled transversal-rotational modes, and zero group velocities modes. These
observations are well supported by a proposed model taking into account the
mechanical coupling between the beads and the magnets by linear stiffnesses and
including all degrees of freedom in translations and rotations
New host record for \u3ci\u3eEntylia carinata\u3c/i\u3e (Forster) (Hemiptera: Membracidae)
Yacon, Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp.) H. Rob (Asteraceae), is recorded as a new host plant for Entylia carinata (Forster) (Hemiptera: Membracidae) in Mt. Holly, NC. Adults, nymphs, and attending ants were found on numerous plants
New host record for \u3ci\u3eEntylia carinata\u3c/i\u3e (Forster) (Hemiptera: Membracidae)
Yacon, Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp.) H. Rob (Asteraceae), is recorded as a new host plant for Entylia carinata (Forster) (Hemiptera: Membracidae) in Mt. Holly, NC. Adults, nymphs, and attending ants were found on numerous plants
Testing a bead-rod contact with a nonlinear resonance method
International audienceWe study the dynamics of an elastic structure composed of a cylindrical rod in contact with a bead at one extremity. Wave propagation within the cylindrical rod is considered linear and dispersionless while the bead-rod contact shows a highly nonlinear behavior as expected from the Hertz's model of contact. The resonance curves of the nonlinear contact depend on the excitation amplitude, where a downshift of the resonance frequency with increasing exci-tation amplitude is observed. The prediction of the resonance frequency shift by the Hertz's model is compared to the experimental results and shows a disagreement. A better agreement is found by considering the losses with a viscoelastic model, namely the Kuwabara and Kono or Brilliantov model. The observation of the nonlinear effects linked to the resonance of the mass-spring system can lead to the design of nonlinear elastic metamaterials, where the wave propagation is controlled by nonlinear isolated resonators
New host record for \u3ci\u3eEntylia carinata\u3c/i\u3e (Forster) (Hemiptera: Membracidae)
Yacon, Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp.) H. Rob (Asteraceae), is recorded as a new host plant for Entylia carinata (Forster) (Hemiptera: Membracidae) in Mt. Holly, NC. Adults, nymphs, and attending ants were found on numerous plants
New host record for Entylia carinata (Forster) (Hemiptera: Membracidae)
Yacon, Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp.) H. Rob (Asteraceae), is recorded as a new host plant for Entylia carinata (Forster) (Hemiptera: Membracidae) in Mt. Holly, NC. Adults, nymphs, and attending ants were found on numerous plants
New host record for Entylia carinata (Forster) (Hemiptera: Membracidae)
Yacon, Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp.) H. Rob (Asteraceae), is recorded as a new host plant for Entylia carinata (Forster) (Hemiptera: Membracidae) in Mt. Holly, NC. Adults, nymphs, and attending ants were found on numerous plants