Wave Motion in Elastic Solids (Dover Books on Physics)

Book Details

• Author: Karl F. Graff

• Publisher: Dover

• Language: English

• Edition: New

• ISBN: 9780486667454

• Pages: 688

• Binding: Paperback

• Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1.4 inches

• Weight: 1.2 kg

About the Book

Elastic Wave Propagation in Solids by Karl F. Graff is a comprehensive textbook that offers in-depth intermediate-level coverage of nearly every major topic in the field of elastic wave propagation in solids. Ranging from the elementary theory of waves in strings to the advanced three-dimensional theory of waves in thick plates, this book serves as an invaluable resource for engineering students as well as professionals in vibrations and acoustics.

The book is structured into two main parts: Chapters 1-4 cover the basics of wave motion in simple structural shapes, such as strings, longitudinal rods, beams, membranes, plates, and cylindrical shells. Chapters 5-8 expand on these principles, dealing with wave propagation through the three-dimensional equations of elasticity, including waves in infinite media, half-spaces, scattering and diffraction, and waves in thicker structures like rods and plates.

For added clarity, the book includes three appendices that provide introductory material on elasticity equations, integral transforms, and experimental methods in stress waves. The author also thoroughly develops key topics in mechanics and mathematics, such as transform solutions, orthogonality conditions, and asymptotic methods.

With over 100 problems distributed throughout the text, this book not only enhances learning for students but also serves as an excellent reference for both undergraduate and graduate courses. Furthermore, its authoritative insights make it a valuable resource for research workers and professionals in the field.