Similarity Solutions for Wave Propagation on Nonlinear Hysteretic Media Cap Model Description.

Abstract

Two dimensional steady state solutions for a half-space subjected to uniform surface loads which move with superseismic speeds have been formulated for a Cap Model, recently developed for soils. The solutions require only quadratures, and were developed to have an independent check on solutions obtained by computer using either two dimensional finite differences, or finite elements. By going to the limit, when the speed V of the applied load approaches infinity, problems of one dimensional wave propagation are also solved when an additional, uniform load is applied to the surface of a half-space. Graphical and/or numerical results for a numer of situations are given. They can be used directly to check new computer based codes under development. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0752184

Entities

People

  • A. T. Matthews
  • H. H. Bleich

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computers
  • Steady State
  • Two Dimensional
  • Wave Propagation

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space