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This paper investigates the effects of anisotropy and inhomogeneity on surface waves in elastic media. Exponential variation in properties are assumed for the elastic parameters and material density. The classical equations of motion for propagation of waves in an inhomogeneous transversely isotropic elastic solid are deduced. The equations of motion for surface waves are derived and general surface waves are investigated. This general theory is then utilized to investigate Rayleigh, Love and Stoneley waves. Results obtained in the above cases reduce to the corresponding well-known classical results when inhomogeneity and anisotropy are not present. It is seen that inhomogeneity has significant effects on dispersion characteristics. Numerical calculations are included for Love waves and some conclusions have been drawn from the above calculations.
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Pal, P.K., Acharya, D. Effects of inhomogeneity on surface waves in anisotropic media. Sadhana 23, 247–258 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02745740
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