Stress Waves In Solids

Book Details

• Author: Herbert Kolsky

• Publisher: Dover

• Edition: 2nd Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 224

• Release Date: 19th April 2012

• ISBN: 9780486610986

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches

About The Book

Stress Waves in Solids by Herbert Kolsky is an authoritative and accessible survey of the theoretical core of current knowledge on the propagation of waves in solids. Originally developed in the 19th century, the theory of wave propagation fell into neglect until recent advances in materials and experimental techniques revived its importance. This book stands out by correlating theoretical knowledge with extensive experimental data, making it the most readable and comprehensive survey in this field.

In the first part, Elastic Waves, the book covers a wide array of topics, including the propagation of waves in extended and bounded plastic media, components of stress and strain, Hooke's law, Rayleigh waves, and the reflection and refraction of elastic waves. The section also discusses vibrations of rods, ultrasonic measurements, and propagation of elastic pulses along cylindrical and non-circular bars.

The second part, Stress Waves in Imperfectly Elastic Media, explores internal friction, resonance methods, dynamic stress-strain measurements, and plastic and shock waves. It also delves into fractures caused by stress waves, investigating their effects on conical and irregular specimens, as well as brittle and ductile fractures.

The appendix includes detailed material on stress and strain notations, vector forms of wave equations, and curvilinear orthogonal coordinates. This revised edition not only corrects previous content but also includes an updated bibliography of post-1953 literature, making it an invaluable resource for physics students, engineers, and researchers working with modern plastic substances.