Explicit transfer matrix for an incompressible orthotropic elastic layer and applications (Q2044726)

In this paper an explicit transfer matrix for an incompressible orthotropic elastic layer is derived. As an application the authors obtain explicit formulas for the reflection coefficients of SV-waves from an incompressible orthotropic elastic layer. The dispersion equation of Lamb waves propagating in a two-layered incompressible orthotropic plate is studied as well. Necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of one or two reflected waves are proved. Numerical examples and simulations are presented at the end of the paper.