Theory of Elastic Waves

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the basic theory of elastic wave propagation in complex media, covering isotropic solid media, interfaces, layered structures, Rayleigh and Love waves, guided waves, and leaky waves. It is based on the author's teaching experience and research and is a valuable reference for students, researchers, and professionals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 361 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book offers a systematic introduction to the fundamental principles of elastic wave propagation in complex media. Widely employed across various fields, including geophysical exploration, seismic survey, medical ultrasound imaging, nondestructive testing of materials and structures, phononic crystals, metamaterials, and structure health monitoring, the theory of elastic waves plays a pivotal role in understanding the behavior of matter and structures. To aid readers in developing a thorough understanding of the basic theory and its practical applications, the book delves into the intricacies of elastic wave propagation in isotropic solid media, encompassing phenomena in infinite media, interfaces, layered structures with finite thickness, Rayleigh and Love waves propagating along the surface of semi-infinite solids, and the propagation of guided waves and leaky waves in flat plates and cylindrical rods. Additionally, the book introduces the propagation patterns and characteristics of guided waves in cylindrical shells and spherical shells. Authored by an experienced professor with a decade of teaching experience in a graduate course of the same name and two decades of dedicated research in the field, this book serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals seeking a comprehensive and accessible discussion of the theory, analytical methods, and relevant research results.

Weight: 729g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811956614
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022