This study uses numerical and analytical schemes to consider the wave propagation behavior of a triply periodic minimal surface sandwich cylindrical system (TPMS-SCS) for the first time. Although these structures exhibit outstanding physical and mechanical properties, their dynamic and acoustic features have not been reported yet. This study addresses this gap by calculating the sound transmission loss (STL) coefficient within the framework of the wave approach across various architectures, including the primitive (P), Schoen gyroid (G), and wrapped package-graph (IWP) of a TPMS lattice structure. To determine an analytical STL, a third-order approach is used to precisely capture the stress-strain distribution based on the thickness coordinate, thereby providing a simultaneous solution to the general characteristic relations along with fluid-structure coupling. Given the lack of studies for frequency and STL comparisons, the structure is modeled considering a finite element (FE) design, which is a challenging and time-consuming process because of the complex topological TPMS configurations incorporated within a sandwich cylinder. In fact, achieving convincing computational accuracy requires fine mesh discretization, which significantly increases computational costs during vibroacoustic analysis. Using the numerical results from the COMSOL software Multiphysics, the accuracy of the analytical STL spectrum is verified for different configurations, including P, G, and IWP. The effective acoustic specifications of a TPMS-SCS in the frequency domain are examined by the comparison of the STL with that of a simple cylinder of the same mass. In this context, it would also be beneficial to examine the effect of TPMS thickness, which can demonstrate the importance of the present results. The findings of this approach can be beneficial for scholars working on the numerical and analytical sound insulation characteristics of metamaterial-based cylindrical systems.
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