Modes of Sound wave propogation. Flashcards

1
Q

name the seven wave types in a solid?

A
Longitudinal 
Transverse (Shear)
Surface - Rayleigh  
Plate Wave; Love
Plate Wave; Lamb
Stoneley 
Sezawa
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Describe Longitudinal Waves

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Parallel to wave direction

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3
Q

Describe Transverse wave mode

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Perpendicular to wave direction

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4
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Describe Rayleigh wave mode

A

Elliptical orbit - symmetrical mode

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5
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Describe Love wave mode

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Parallel to plane layer, perpendicular to wave direction

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6
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Describe Lamb wave mode

A

Component perpendicular to surface (extensional wave)

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7
Q

Describe Stoneley Wave mode

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Wave guided along interface

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8
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Describe Sezawa wave mode

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Antisymmetric mode

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