Number: Mech 24/91
Author(s): ENGELBRECHT, Jyri.
Title: Nonlinear deformation waves in solids with application in nondestructive testing. 9 p.
Language: English
ABSTRACT. Nonlinear mathematical models governing the deformation waves in
solids are briefly analyzed. The emphasis is put on the evolution equations
describing single waves. These equations which are also widely used in other
branches of physics give an adequate description of the main physical effects
causing the distortion of wave profiles. Such an approach turns out to be
useful in nondestructive testing of material properties.