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Modelling and analysis of a thermoacoustic-piezoelectric energy harvester by Chen, Geng, Tang, Lihua, Mace, Brian R.

“…•The onset characteristics of a TAPEH were predicted and validated experimentally.•The piezoelectric transducer was modelled based on the electric circuit…”
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Bistability and triggering in a thermoacoustic engine: A numerical study by Chen, Geng, Tang, Lihua, Mace, Brian R

“…•Bistability and triggering in a thermoacoustic engine were investigated via CFD simulations.•Dynamic/acoustic and heat transfer/hydrodynamic characteristics…”
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Internal resonance with commensurability induced by an auxiliary oscillator for broadband energy harvesting by Xiong, Liuyang, Tang, Lihua, Mace, Brian R.

“…An internal resonance based broadband vibration energy harvester is proposed by introducing an auxiliary oscillator to the main nonlinear harvesting…”
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A comprehensive study of 2:1 internal-resonance-based piezoelectric vibration energy harvesting by Xiong, Liuyang, Tang, Lihua, Mace, Brian R.

“…This work exploits a 2:1 internal resonance mechanism to enhance broadband vibration energy harvesting. It is achieved by adding a properly tuned auxiliary…”
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Modelling wave propagation in two-dimensional structures using finite element analysis by Mace, Brian R., Manconi, Elisabetta

“…A method is described by which the dispersion relations for a two-dimensional structural component can be predicted from a finite element (FE) model. The…”
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Wave motion and dispersion phenomena: Veering, locking and strong coupling effects by Mace, Brian R., Manconi, Elisabetta

“…The dispersion curves describe wave propagation in a structure, each branch representing a wave mode. As frequency varies the wavenumbers change and a number…”
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Theoretical and experimental investigation of the dynamic behaviour of a standing-wave thermoacoustic engine with various boundary conditions by Chen, Geng, Tang, Lihua, Mace, Brian R.

“…•Theoretical models to predict the onset temperature and frequency were developed.•Viscous and thermal losses in the fluid and energy dissipation at the…”
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Analysis of the vibroacoustic characteristics of cross laminated timber panels using a wave and finite element method by Yang, Yi, Fenemore, Chiaki, Kingan, Michael J., Mace, Brian R.

“…This paper presents an analysis of the vibroacoustic characteristics of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) panels using a Wave and Finite Element (WFE) method. Two…”
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Vibroacoustic analysis of periodic structures using a wave and finite element method by Yang, Yi, Mace, Brian R., Kingan, Michael J.

“…In this paper, a modelling approach is developed for predicting the vibroacoustic response of infinite, plane, 1- or 2-dimensionally periodic structures,…”
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Prediction of sound transmission through, and radiation from, panels using a wave and finite element method by Yang, Yi, Mace, Brian R, Kingan, Michael J

“…This paper describes the extension of a wave and finite element (WFE) method to the prediction of noise transmission through, and radiation from, infinite…”
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A wave and finite element method for calculating sound transmission through rectangular panels by Yang, Yi, Kingan, Michael J., Mace, Brian R.

“…•Fourier transforms used to decompose the blocked pressure into harmonics.•Modelling the responses of finite-sized panels using an infinite panel.•WFE based…”
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A wave and finite element based homogenised model for predicting sound transmission through honeycomb panels by Yang, Yi, Mace, Brian R., Kingan, Michael J.

“…For vibroacoustic analysis, honeycomb-cored panels are often modelled as homogenised solid plates, which involves various assumptions and approximations. In…”
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Formation and coupling of band gaps in a locally resonant elastic system comprising a string with attached resonators by Xiao, Yong, Mace, Brian R., Wen, Jihong, Wen, Xisen

“…A uniform string with periodically attached spring–mass resonators represents a simple locally resonant continuous elastic system whose band gap mechanisms are…”
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Calculation of reflection and transmission coefficients of joints using a hybrid finite element/wave and finite element approach by Renno, Jamil M., Mace, Brian R.

“…Often structures comprise waveguides connected by joints. The knowledge of the reflection and transmission properties of these joints is important for many…”
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Ranking of sound transmission paths by wave and finite element analysis by Yang, Yi, Mace, Brian R., Kingan, Michael J.

“…The transmission of sound through infinite, plane panels of complicated construction is considered. A finite element model of a segment of the structure is…”
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Wave characterization of cylindrical and curved panels using a finite element method by MANCONI, Elisabetta, MACE, Brian R

“…This paper describes a wave finite element method for the numerical prediction of wave characteristics of cylindrical and curved panels. The method combines…”
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Sensitivity analysis of generalised eigenproblems and application to wave and finite element models by Cicirello, Alice, Mace, Brian R., Kingan, Michael J., Yang, Yi

“…The first and second order sensitivity analysis of the eigenvalue problem of generalised, non-symmetric matrices using perturbation theory is developed. These…”
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Wave Propagation in Laminated Cylinders with Internal Fluid and Residual Stress by Manconi, Elisabetta, Mace, Brian R., Garziera, Rinaldo

“…Numerical computation of wave propagation in laminated cylinders with internal fluid and residual stress is obtained using a Wave Finite Element formulation…”
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A Robust Adaptive Tuned Vibration Absorber Using Semi-Passive Shunt Electronics by McDaid, Andrew J., Mace, Brian R.

“…An adaptive tuned vibration absorber containing an electromagnet with an adaptive synthetic shunt impedance is described. The system is designed to self-tune…”
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Wave and finite element method for predicting sound transmission through finite multi-layered structures with fluid layers by Yang, Yi, Mace, Brian R., Kingan, Michael J.

“…•WFE method is proposed for estimating sound transmission through finite panels.•The fluid layers are modelled analytically.•Formulations of assembling the…”
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