Vibrational dynamic materials and composites

In this paper, the concept of dynamic materials is briefly outlined and exemplified following the work of the author published during the last decade. Then, a special kind of kinetic dynamic materials is introduced, the so-called 'vibrational dynamics' material with vibrational composites being its special case. A parametrically produced, vibrational dynamic material definition is introduced. Among such materials can also be a range of known systems, which can be considered to be capable of changing their properties under the action of vibration. As a case in point, an unusual dynamic material is considered, in the form of a pipe conveying a pulsating fluid. (c) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.