Mechanical Characterization of Materials and Wave Dispersion

* Dispersion is the phenomenon in which the phase velocity of awave depends on its frequency * Dynamic tests have proven to be as efficient as static testsand are often easier to use at lower frequency. Over the last 50years, the methods of investigating dynamic properties haveresulted in significant advances.

Over the last 50 years, the various available methods of investigating dynamic properties of materials have resulted in significant advances in this area of materials science. Dynamic tests have also recently proven to be as efficient as static tests, and have the advantage that they are often easier to use at lower frequency. This book explores dynamic testing, the methods used, and the experiments performed, placing a particular emphasis on the context of bounded medium elastodynamics.

The book initially focuses on the complements of continuum mechanics before moving on to the various types of rod vibrations: extensional, bending and torsional. In addition, chapters contain practical examples alongside theoretical discussion to facilitate the reader's understanding. The results presented are the culmination of over 30 years of research by the authors and will be of great interest to anyone involved in this field.

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