Harmonic Anti-plane Shear Waves Research Articles

Scattering of harmonic antiplane shear waves by an arc-shaped interfacial crack in functionally graded annular bi-material guide rail

The dynamic behavior of an arc-shaped interfacial crack in an orthotropic functionally graded annular bi-material structure is investigated. In order for the analysis to be executable, the material properties are assumed to vary with the power function of the radial coordinates. By applying the separation variable method, the boundary value problem of the partial differential equation describing the fracture problem of this article can be transformed into a Cauchy kernel singular integral equation with the unknown jump of displacements across the crack surfaces. The obtained integral equation is solved numerically by Lobatto–Chebyshev collocation method to show the effects of the geometric and physical parameters upon the dynamic stress field near the crack tips.Communicated by Kuang-Hua Chang.

Dynamic effective elastic modulus of polymer matrix composites with dense piezoelectric nano-fibers considering surface/interface effect

Based on effective field method, the dynamic effective elastic modulus of polymer matrix composites embedded with dense piezoelectric nano-fibers is obtained, and the interacting effect of piezoelectric surfaces/interfaces around the nano-fibers is considered. The multiple scattering effects of harmonic anti-plane shear waves between the piezoelectric nano-fibers with surface/interface are averaged by effective field method. To analyze the interacting results among the random nano-fibers, the problem of two typical piezoelectric nano-fibers is introduced by employing the addition theorem of Bessel functions. Through numerical calculations, the influence of the distance between the randomly distributed piezoelectric nano-fibers under different surface/interface parameters is analyzed. The effect of piezoelectric property of surface/interface on the effective shear modulus under different volume fractions is also examined. Comparison with the simplified cases is given to validate this dynamic electro-elastic model.

Dynamic analysis for circular inclusions of arbitrary positions near interfacial crack impacted by SH-wave in half-space

Abstract The diffraction of time harmonic anti-plane shear waves by arbitrary positions of inclusions and a finite length interfacial crack embedded in an elastic half-space is considered by using Green's function and complex function methods. With the aid of image method, the expression of scattering wave as well as the Green's function are constructed. A series of Fredholm integral equations containing unknown forces at the linking sections are obtained via the interface “conjunction” technique. The integral equations are reduced to a system of linear algebraic equations by using the effective truncation. Steady-state responses for some parameters are calculated and discussed. Numerical results demonstrate that the geometry under consideration is indeed capable of causing a localized high concentration of wave energy underground. Graphical results for the dynamic stress concentration factors are presented.

Ground Motion of Non-Circular Alluvial Valley for Incident Plane SH-Wave

The seismic ground motions are studied in an infinite half-space with a non-circular alluvial valley under time harmonic incident anti-plane shear waves. Based on the conformal mapping method and Fourier series expansions, the conditions of displacement continuity and stress equilibrium at the interface of alluvial valley are set as semi-circular alluvial valley in conformal plane, then the result is obtained by constructing a set of infinite linear algebraic equations with boundary discretization. The unknown coefficients in the algebraic system can be easily determined. The present method is treated as a semi-analytical solution since error only attributes to the truncation of Fourier series. Earthquake analysis for the site response of alluvial valley or canyon subject to the incident SH-wave is the main concern. Numerical examples for semi-elliptic alluvial valley are given to test our program. The research indicates that great interaction exists between the alluvial valley and the horizontal surface, which will bring on great influence on ground motion. Therefore enough importance must be attached to the existing of subsurface cavity while finishing seismic design.

Multiple cracks subjected to guided waves

The interaction of time harmonic antiplane shear waves and multiple cracks embedded in a plate is studied by using the dislocation model and images method. The effect of the wave number, incident angle and relative positions of the cracks and free surface are presented. Resonance vibrations and the relaxation phenomenon of the layer between the cracks and the free surface are discussed in detail. With the approach, the strain energy density factors (SEDFs) of edge cracks can also be derived by assuming one of the crack tips to be nearly in contact with the free surface.

The dynamic behavior of two parallel symmetric cracks in functionally graded piezoelectric/piezomagnetic materials

The dynamic behavior of two parallel symmetric cracks in functionally graded piezoelectric/piezomagnetic materials subjected to harmonic antiplane shear waves is investigated using the Schmidt method. The present problem can be solved using the Fourier transform and the technique of dual integral equations, in which the unknown variables are jumps of displacements across the crack surfaces, not dislocation density functions. To solve the dual integral equations, the jumps of displacements across the crack surfaces are directly expanded as a series of Jacobi polynomials. Finally, the relations among the electric, magnetic flux, and dynamic stress fields near crack tips can be obtained. Numerical examples are provided to show the effect of the functionally graded parameter, the distance between the two parallel cracks, and the circular frequency of the incident waves upon the stress, electric displacement, and magnetic flux intensity factors at crack tips.

The nonlocal solution of two parallel cracks in functionally graded materials subjected to harmonic anti-plane shear waves

In this paper, the dynamic interaction of two parallel cracks in functionally graded materials (FGMs) is investigated by means of the non-local theory. To make the analysis tractable, the shear modulus and the material density are assumed to vary exponentially with the coordinate vertical to the crack. To reduce mathematical difficulties, a one-dimensional non-local kernel is used instead of a two-dimensional one for the dynamic problem to obtain stress fields near the crack tips. By use of the Fourier transform, the problem can be solved with the help of two pairs of dual integral equations, in which the unknown variables are the jumps of displacements across the crack surfaces. To solve the dual integral equations, the jumps of displacements across the crack surfaces are expanded in a series of Jacobi polynomials. Unlike the classical elasticity solutions, it is found that no stress singularity is present at the crack tips. The non-local elastic solutions yield a finite hoop stress at the crack tips. The present result provides theoretical references helpful for evaluating relevant strength and preventing material failure of FGMs with initial cracks. The magnitude of the finite stress field depends on relevant parameters, such as the crack length, the distance between two parallel cracks, the parameter describing the FGMs, the frequency of the incident waves and the lattice parameter of materials.

The non-local theory solution of a Griffith crack in functionally graded materials subjected to the harmonic anti-plane shear waves

In this paper, the dynamic stress field near crack tips in the functionally graded materials subjected to the harmonic anti-plane shear stress waves was investigated by means of the non-local theory. The traditional concepts of the non-local theory were extended to solve the fracture problem of functionally graded materials. To make the analysis tractable, it was assumed that the material properties vary exponentially with coordinate parallel to the crack. By use of the Fourier transform, the problem can be solved with the help of a pair of dual integral equations, in which the unknown variable was the displacement on the crack surfaces. To solve the dual integral equations, the displacement on the crack surfaces was expanded in a series of Jacobi polynomials. Unlike the classical elasticity solutions, it is found that no stress singularities are present at crack tips. The non-local elastic solutions yield a finite hoop stress at crack tips, thus allowing us to use the maximum stress as a fracture criterion. The magnitude of the finite dynamic stress field depends on the crack length, the parameter describing the functionally graded materials, the circular frequency of the incident waves and the lattice parameter of materials.

The scattering of harmonic elastic anti-plane shear waves by two collinear cracks in anisotropic material plane by using the non-local theory

In this paper, the dynamic behavior of two collinear cracks in the anisotropic elasticity material plane subjected to the harmonic anti-plane shear waves is investigated by use of the nonlocal theory. To overcome the mathematical difficulties, a one-dimensional nonlocal kernel is used instead of a two-dimensional one for the anti-plane dynamic problem to obtain the stress field near the crack tips. By use of the Fourier transform, the problem can be solved with the help of a pair of triple integral equations, in which the unknown variable is the displacement on the crack surfaces. To solve the triple integral equations, the displacement on the crack surfaces is expanded in a series of Jacobi polynomials. Unlike the classical elasticity solutions, it is found that no stress singularity is present near crack tips. The nonlocal elasticity solutions yield a finite hoop stress at the crack tips, thus allowing us to using the maximum stress as a fracture criterion. The magnitude of the finite stress field not only depends on the crack length but also on the frequency of the incident waves and the lattice parameter of the materials.

The nonlocal theory solution for two collinear cracks in functionally graded materials subjected to the harmonic elastic anti-plane shear waves

In this paper, the scattering of harmonic elastic anti-plane shear waves by two collinear cracks in functionally graded materials is investigated by means of nonlocal theory. The traditional concepts of the non-local theory are extended to solve the fracture problem of functionally graded materials. To overcome the mathematical difficulties, a one-dimensional non-local kernel is used instead of a two-dimensional one for the anti-plane dynamic problem to obtain the stress field near the crack tips. To make the analysis tractable, it is assumed that the shear modulus and the material density vary exponentially with coordinate vertical to the crack. By use of the Fourier transform, the problem can be solved with the help of a pair of triple integral equations, in which the unknown variable is the displacement on the crack surfaces. To solve the triple integral equations, the displacement on the crack surfaces is expanded in a series of Jacobi polynomials. Unlike the classical elasticity solutions, it is found that no stress singularities are present at crack tips.

Dynamic behavior of two parallel symmetry cracks in magneto-electro-elastic composites under harmonic anti-plane waves

The dynamic behavior of two parallel symmetry cracks in magneto-electroelastic composites under harmonic anti-plane shear waves is studied by Schmidt method. By using the Fourier transform, the problem can be solved with a pair of dual integral equations in which the unknown variable is the jumps of the displacements across the crack surfaces. To solve the dual integral equations, the jumps of the displacements across the crack surface were expanded in a series of Jacobi polynomials. The relations among the electric filed, the magnetic flux and the stress field were obtained. From the results, it can be obtained that the singular stresses in piezoelectric/piezom agnetic materials carry the same forms as those in a general elastic material for the dynamic anti-plane shear fracture problem. The shielding effect of two parallel cracks was also discussed.

Dynamic behavior of two collinear permeable cracks in a piezoelectric layer bonded to two half spaces

The dynamic behavior of two collinear cracks in a piezoelectric layer bonded to two half spaces under harmonic anti-plane shear waves was investigated by means of Schmidt method. The cracks are vertically to the interfaces of the piezoelectric layer. The boundary conditions of the electrical field were assumed to be the permeable crack surface. By using the Fourier transform, the problem can be solved with the help of two pairs of triple integral equations. Numerical examples were presented to show the effect of the geometry of the interacting cracks, the piezoelectric constants of the materials and the frequency of the incident waves upon the stress intensity factors. The results show that the dynamic field will impede or enhance the propagation of the crack in a piezoelectric material at different stages of the frequency of the incident waves. It is found that the electric displacement intensity factors for the permeable crack surface conditions are much smaller than that for the impermeable crack surface conditions.

The effect of the lattice parameter of functionally graded materials on the dynamic stress field near crack tips

In this paper, the effect of the lattice parameter of functionally graded materials on the dynamic stress fields near crack tips subjected to the harmonic anti-plane shear waves is investigated by means of non-local theory. By use of the Fourier transform, the problem can be solved with the help of a pair of dual integral equations, in which the unknown variable is the displacement on the crack surfaces. To solve the dual integral equations, the displacement on the crack surfaces is expanded in a series of Jacobi polynomials. Unlike the classical elasticity solutions, it is found that no stress singularities are present near crack tips. The non-local elastic solution yields a finite hoop stress at the crack tip, thus allowing us to use the maximum stress as a fracture criterion in functionally graded materials.

Dynamic behavior of two unequal parallel permeable interface cracks in a piezoelectric layer bonded to two half piezoelectric materials planes

The dynamic behavior of two unequal parallel permeable interface cracks in a piezoelectric layer bonded to two half-piezoelectric material planes subjected to harmonic anti-plane shear waves is investigated. By using the Fourier transform, the problem can be solved with the help of two pairs of dual integral equations in which the unknown variables were the jumps of the displacements across the crack surfaces. Numerical results are presented graphically to show the effects of the geometric parameters, the frequency of the incident wave on the dynamic stress intensity factors and the electric displacement intensity factors. Especially, the present problem can be returned to static problem of two parallel permeable interface cracks. Compared with the solutions of impermeable crack surface condition, it is found that the electric displacement intensity factors for the permeable crack surface conditions are much smaller.

Scattering of harmonic anti-plane shear waves by an interface crack in magneto-electro-elastic composites

The dynamic behavior of an interface crack in magneto-electro-elastic composites under harmonic elastic anti-plane shear waves is investigated for the permeable electric boundary conditions. By using the Fourier transform, the problem can be solved with a pair of dual integral equations in which the unknown variable was the jump of the displacements across the crack surfaces. To solve the dual integral equations, the jump of the displacements across the crack surface was expanded in a series of Jacobi polynomials. Numerical examples were provided to show the effect of the length of the crack, the wave velocity and the circular frequency of the incident wave on the stress, the electric displacement and the magnetic flux intensity factors of the crack. From the results, it can be obtained that the singular stresses in piezoelectric/piezomagnetic materials carry the same forms as those in a general elastic material for anti-plane shear problem.

The dynamic behavior of two collinear interface cracks in magneto-electro-elastic materials

In this paper, the dynamic behavior of two collinear symmetric interface cracks between two dissimilar magneto-electro-elastic material half planes under the harmonic anti-plane shear waves loading is investigated by Schmidt method. By using the Fourier transform, the problem can be solved with a set of triple integral equations in which the unknown variable is the jump of the displacements across the crack surfaces. To solve the triple integral equations, the jump of the displacements across the crack surface is expanded in a series of Jacobi polynomials. Numerical solutions of the stress intensity factor, the electric displacement intensity factor and the magnetic flux intensity factor are given. The relations among the electric filed, the magnetic flux field and the stress field are obtained.

Scattering of the harmonic anti-plane shear waves by a crack in functionally graded piezoelectric materials

In the present paper, the dynamic behavior of a Griffth crack in the functionally graded piezoelectric material (FGPM) is investigated. It is assumed that the elastic stiffness, piezoelectric constant, dielectric permittivity and mass density of the FGPM vary continuously as an exponential function, and that FGPM is under the anti-plane mechanical loading and in-plane electrical loading. By using the Fourier transform and defining the jumps of displacement and electric potential components across the crack surface as the unknown functions, two pairs of dual integral equations are derived. To solve the dual integral equations, the jumps of the displacement and electric potential components across the crack surface are expanded in a series of Jacobi polynomial. Numerical examples are provided to show the effects of material properties on the stress and the electric displacement intensity factors.

Dynamic behavior of unequal parallel permeable interface multi-cracks in a piezoelectric layer bonded to two piezoelectric materials half planes

This study is concerned with the treatment of the dynamic behavior of interacting cracks in a piezoelectric layer bonded to two dissimilar piezoelectric half planes subjected to harmonic anti-plane shear waves. The permeable electric boundary condition is considered. By use of the Fourier transform technique, the problem can be solved with the help of two pairs of dual integral equations in which the unknown variables are the jumps of the displacements across the crack surfaces. To solve the dual integral equations, the jumps of the displacements across the crack surfaces are expanded in two series of Jacobi polynomials. The electromechanical behavior of two pairs of unequal parallel cracks was determined. Numerical examples are provided to show the effects of the geometry of the cracks, the frequency of the incident waves and materials properties upon the dynamic stress intensity factors (DSIFs) and the electric displacement intensity factors.

Scattering of harmonic anti-plane shear waves by two collinear cracks in functionally graded piezoelectric materials

In the present paper, the dynamic behavior of two collinear cracks in the functionally graded piezoelectric material (FGPM) is investigated. It is assumed that the elastic moduli, piezoelectric constant, dielectric permittivity and mass density of the FGPM vary continuously as an exponential function, and that FGPM is under the anti-plane mechanical loading and in-plane electric loading. By using Fourier transform and defining the jumps of displacement and electric potential across the crack surface as the unknown functions, two pairs of dual integral equations are derived. To solve the dual integral equations, the jumps of the displacement and electric potential across the crack surface are expanded in a series of Jacobi polynomial. Numerical examples are provided to show the effects of material properties on the stress and electric displacement intensity factors.

Investigation of the Dynamic Behavior of a Griffith Crack in a Piezoelectric Material Strip Subjected to the Harmonic Elastic Anti-plane Shear Waves by Use of the Non-local Theory

In this paper, the dynamic behavior of a Griffith crack in a piezoelectric material strip subjected to the harmonic anti-plane shear waves is investigated by use of the non-local theory for impermeable crack surface conditions. To overcome the mathematical difficulties, a one-dimensional non-local kernel is used instead of a two-dimensional one for the anti-plane dynamic problem to obtain the stress and the electric displacement near at the crack tip. By means of the Fourier transform, the problem can be solved with the help of two pairs of dual integral equations. These equations are solved using the Schmidt method. Contrary to the classical solution, it is found that no stress and electric displacement singularity is present near the crack tip. The non-local dynamic elastic solutions yield a finite hoop stress near the crack tip, thus allowing for a fracture criterion based on the maximum dynamic stress hypothesis. The finite hoop stress at the crack tip depends on the crack length, the thickness of the strip, the circular frequency of incident wave and the lattice parameter.