Reflection and refraction of a plane SV wave at an interface between two initially-stressed fiber- reinforced thermoelastic mediums

Abstract

This paper contains reflection and transmission of seismic waves in an initially- stressed fiber-reinforced thermoelastic media in the context of Lord-Shulman theory. Stability, low weight, and various usage of composite materials urge the research including these materials. The semi-infinite spaces are considered in sliding contact to each other. The incidence of SV wave gives three reflected and three refracted waves. Amplitude ratios are derived using appropriate boundary conditions at the interface. A significant effect of reinforcement and initial stress on the propagation of waves in an initially-stressed thermoelastic media is observed numerically. This study is useful for geologists and civil engineers.