Abstract

In this paper we study the propagation of Rayleigh-type wave in a heterogeneous transversely isotropic elastic layer with initial stress resting on a rigid foundation. Frequency equation is obtained in closed form. The frequency equation being a function of phase velocity, wave number, initial stress and heterogeneous parameter associated with the rigidity and density of inhomogeneous layer reveals the fact that Rayleigh-type wave propagation is greatly influenced by above stated parameters. In Numerical and graphical computation the significant effects of distortional velocity have been carried out. Moreover, the obtained dispersion relation is found in well–agreement to the classical case in isotropic and transversely isotropic layer resting on a rigid foundation.

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