On the basis of the Mindlin-type micromorphic theory for wave motion in microstructured solids the 1D governing equations and corresponding dispersion relations are derived. The leading physical dimensionless parameters are established and their importance for describing dispersion effects is discussed. The general discussion reveals the role of both geometrical and physical dimensionless parameters in mechanics of microstructured materials.
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