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Area of Science:

  • Geophysics
  • Materials Science
  • Civil Engineering

Background:

  • Micro- and nano-engineered materials have advanced photonics and phononics.
  • Large-scale engineered materials, like seismic metamaterials in soils, can interact with seismic waves.
  • Seismic metamaterials can be created by embedding structures within natural media.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To experimentally validate the concept of seismic metamaterials at a large scale.
  • To investigate the interaction of seismic waves with engineered soil structures.
  • To demonstrate the practical feasibility and potential applications of seismic metamaterials in civil engineering.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a seismic test using seismic waves generated by a monochromatic vibrocompaction probe.
  • Measured particle velocities to analyze seismic energy distribution.
  • Utilized numerical simulations with an approximate plate model for comparison.

Main Results:

  • Observed a modification in seismic energy distribution when the seismic metamaterial was present.
  • Experimental results aligned with numerical simulations.
  • Confirmed the practical feasibility of large-scale seismic metamaterials in complex natural materials like soil.

Conclusions:

  • Seismic metamaterials are practically feasible for large-scale applications in civil engineering.
  • These engineered structures can effectively alter seismic wave propagation.
  • The findings pave the way for smart devices designed to mitigate anthropogenic and natural vibrations.