Wave propagation characteristics of a magnetic granular chain

Abstract We investigate the wave propagation characteristics of a horizontal alignment of magnetic grains under a non-uniform magnetic field. The magnetic force of each grain is obtained using Maxwell's principle. The contact interaction of grains is based on Hertz potential. The effects of magnetic field strength on the dynamic responses of a granular chain under strong, intermediate, and weak amplitudes of incident impulses in comparison with static precompression force are studied. Different wave propagation modes induced by the magnetic field are observed. The applied field strength demonstrably reinforces the granular-position-dependent behaviors of decreasing amplitude and increasing wave propagation velocity. The magnetic field-induced features of a magnetic granular chain have potential applications in adaptive structures for shock attenuation.

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