151-0525-00L  Wave Propagation in Solids

SemesterAutumn Semester 2016
LecturersJ. Dual, D. Mohr
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish


AbstractPlane Waves, harmonic waves, Fourier analysis and synthesis, dispersion, distorsion, damping, group and phase velocity, transmission and reflection, impact, waves in linear elastic continua, elastic plastic waves, experimental and numerical methods in wave propagation.
ObjectiveStudents learn, which technical problems must be approached using the methods used in wave propagation in solids. Furthermore, they learn to use these methods and develop an intuitive feeling for phenomena that can be expected in various situations.
ContentWave Propagation in solids including applications.
Content: Phenomenology of wave propagation ( plane waves, harmonic waves, harmonic analysis and synthesis, dispersion, attenuation, group and phase velocity), transmission and reflection, impact problems, waves in linear elastic media ( P- Waves, S-Waves, Rayleigh waves, guided waves), elastic plastic waves, experimental and numerical methods.
Lecture notesHandouts
LiteratureVarious books will be recommended pertaining to the topics covered.
Prerequisites / NoticeLanguage according to the wishes of students.