Rigidity Percolation in Mechanical Metamaterials

ORAL

Abstract

We explore rigidity percolation of non-generic diluted tilings of rigid squares coupled by hinges. These compose the backbone of a range of mechanical metamaterials, and allow for a single degree of freedom motion even for full filling. We numerically study the onset and nature of additional floppy modes which arises when sufficient square tiles are removed.

Authors

  • Luuk Lubbers

    • Leiden University / AMOLF
  • Martin van Hecke

    • Leiden University / AMOLF