Fractal model of a Brownian polymer network: investigation of its
dynamic fractal response using an ancient Chinese algorithm
Abstract
In this paper, a mathematical model that describes polymer chain
dynamics considering the Brownian motion of particles, an external
driving force, the material fractal structure, and a finite
extensibility nonlinear elastic (FENE) spring is investigated. To solve
the fractal differential equation of motion, first, a two-scale
dimension transform is introduced. Then, an ancient Chinese algorithm is
used to derive the approximate steady-state frequency-amplitude response
curves. Theoretical predictions show that the response shift from the 2D
frequency-amplitude curves for fractal parameter values different from
one, which modifies the polymer network oscillation amplitudes.