On a nonlocal theory of longitudinal waves in an elastic circular bar (Q761259)

After determining the values of the nonlocal moduli for longitudinal waves in an infinite space, Fourier transforms of the equations of axially symmetric longitudinal waves in an infinite circularly cylindrical rod are established and decoupled according to the Pochhammer procedure. The dispersion equation is obtained from the conditions of traction free surface of the rod, and compared with its classical counterpart. While the velocity of long waves coincides, as required, with that derived in the classical case, the velocity of short waves turns out to be about 36\% less.