Transverse vibration analyses of cantilevered boron nitride nanocones

Abstract

The free transverse vibration characteristics of cantilevered boron nitride nanocones (BNNCs) have been systematically investigated by utilising classic molecular dynamics simulations. The natural frequencies of the transverse vibrations of cantilevered BNNCs with different apex angles, cone heights and top radii are achieved by using fast Fourier transformation. The influences of the geometric parameters of the BNNCs on the natural frequencies are extensively investigated based on the established methodology. © The Institution of Engineering and Technology 2013.