Modeling of Seismic Waves Through Geologic Metamaterials
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
This project conducted a modeling study on seismic invisibility cloaks that render geologic targets invisible to seismic waves, using the concept of seismic metamaterials. We present a parametric numerical study on the behaviors of seismic waves through cloaks with different design parameters as well as degrees of geologic heterogeneity. In addition, a seismic cloaking strategy is proposed for a future field-scale experiment at a real-world test bed. This feasibility study will guide future field experiment designs and ultimately allow us to conduct systematic field-scale tests employing Sandia’s existing resources and field expertise. The ultimate goal is to develop methods and design parameters of seismic invisibility cloaks to protect against natural and man-made seismic waves. Seismic cloaking has potential applications in several areas of national security, energy, and natural hazard reduction.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); USDOE Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Program
- DOE Contract Number:
- NA0003525
- OSTI ID:
- 2540237
- Report Number(s):
- SAND--2024-11493R
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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