Provides a comprehensive introduction to the dynamic response of lattice materials, covering the fundamental theory and applications in engineering practice
Offers comprehensive treatment of dynamics of lattice materials and periodic materials in general, including phononic crystals and elastic metamaterials
Provides an in depth introduction to elastostatics and elastodynamics of lattice materials
Covers advanced topics such as damping, nonlinearity, instability, impact and nanoscale systems
Introduces contemporary concepts including pentamodes, local resonance and inertial amplification
Includes chapters on fast computation and design optimization tools
Topics are introduced using simple systems and generalized to more complex structures with a focus on dispersion characteristics