In this work, the use of 3D printed metamaterial for damping vibration in dynamic systems is presented. Through analysis of the unit cell, properties of infinite 1D periodic metamaterial are formed. With the proper design, the metamaterial is able to form a bandgap filter in the desired frequency range. This was determined using the finite element method, the result of which were dispersion curves obtained via the inverse approach. The calculated concept of the metamaterial was then fabricated using the FFF 3D printing technique. The dispersion curves calculated were then experimentally evaluated using the theory of inhomogeneous wave propagation. The results showed that the metamaterial is able to form a bandgap filter in the desired frequency range.
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