Quasi-All-Directional Negative Stiffness Metamaterials Based on Negative Rotation Stiffness Elements

Shaowei Zhu, Xiaojun Tan, Shuai Chen, Bing Wang, Li Ma, Linzhi Wu

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Abstract

Most negative stiffness metamaterials exhibit negative stiffness effects in only one direction. Herein, based on the theory of anisotropy, the concept of “negative stiffness” is redefined. A method to determine whether a material has all-directional negative stiffness is proposed. The possibility and difficulty of achieving all-directional negative stiffness are discussed. A new type of negative stiffness metamaterial comprising negative stiffness rotation hinges and rigid trusses is studied. The results show that quasi-all-directional negative stiffness is achievable.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1900538
JournalPhysica Status Solidi (B) Basic Research
Volume257
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • auxetic materials
  • mechanical metamaterials
  • negative Poisson's ratio
  • negative stiffness

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