Dissipative nonlinear strain waves in solids

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It is known that solitary waves (SW) (i.e. strain waves of permanent form) stem from the balance between nonlinearity and wave dispersion. These waves can propagate without attenuation over long distances. A lot of studies were devoted to this subject. The permanent form of the wave is a bell-like, whence the name of bell-shaped SW. Since the three-dimensional study of this effect is very complicated, a one-dimensional model was chosen, namely an elastic rod with free lateral surfaces. In this case, the phenomenon is governed by a Boussinesq-type doubly dispersive equation. Recently, the amplification or the attenuation of SW was observed. Obviously, this fact (the strain amplification) may cause the material work in plasticity zone so that micro-cracks could occur. The present study develops a theory of SW amplification based on the fact that, in this situation, the main role is played by the intersection between nonlinearity and dissipation (for this last, lateral boundary conditions and (or) microlocal structure of the material are (is) responsible). It turns out that under these conditions, two types of SW can propagate: the bell-shaped SW and kink-shaped SW, this last being of shock type. Theory and simulations are presented. It should be pointed out that, apart the very interesting mathematical appratus of the theory, the applications (such as nondestructive testing of materials) are of high interest. For the entire collection see [Zbl 0976.00013].











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