Elastic Wave Propagation through Multilayered Media
Abstract
This report presents a review of the theory of elastic wave propagation in any number of fluid or solid layered media. Suitable wave equations are derived, and boundary conditions determined by the nature of the media and the character of the interfaces are applied, yielding a formal solution for the transmitted and reflected, longitudinal and transverse wave potentials. Computer-generated graphs are presented which illustrate properties of the solutions in materials of interest in nondestructive evaluation. A tabulation of acoustic-velocity data for media commonly encountered in ultrasonic work is also included.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA088030
Entities
People
- Dale E. Chimenti
- Robert L. Crane
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory