Features of the Book

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