This course will give students a detailed insight into the theory and applications of wave propagation in 3D continuous media. The course will begin with a reminder of 3D continuum mechanics concepts necessary for a theoretical treatment of wave propagation. The main part of the course will focus on developing the elastodynamics equations for three-dimensional media, treatment of wave propagation, polarization and dispersion in semi-infinite solids, and the effect of boundary conditions and interfaces on these phenomena. This basis will be used in the design and analysis of experiments e.g., Kolsky bar, Plate-impact. Students will be introduced to experiments in a hands-on laboratory session, and will analyse their data (in the form of homework) using concepts studied in class. The course will then extend to advanced concepts on the analysis of waves in geophysics, materials science and biology (as a homework project).
The course will be held completely in English, and will be open to masters degree and engineering students. As usual, we will have 9 amphis and 9 PCs, with a few laboratory sessions.
