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
2
Q
Describe Longitudinal Waves
A
Parallel to wave direction
3
Q
Describe Transverse wave mode
A
Perpendicular to wave direction
4
Q
Describe Rayleigh wave mode
A
Elliptical orbit - symmetrical mode
5
Q
Describe Love wave mode
A
Parallel to plane layer, perpendicular to wave direction
6
Q
Describe Lamb wave mode
A
Component perpendicular to surface (extensional wave)
7
Q
Describe Stoneley Wave mode
A
Wave guided along interface
8
Q
Describe Sezawa wave mode
A
Antisymmetric mode