A1.19
Part II, 2003
(i) Explain the concepts of: traction on an element of surface; the stress tensor; the strain tensor in an elastic medium. Derive a relationship between the two tensors for a linear isotropic elastic medium, stating clearly any assumption you need to make.
(ii) State what is meant by an wave in a homogeneous isotropic elastic medium. An SH wave in a medium with shear modulus and density is incident at angle on an interface with a medium with shear modulus and density . Evaluate the form and amplitude of the reflected wave and transmitted wave. Comment on the case , where and .