Flexural wave propagation in a fluid-loaded elastic plate with periodically varying rigidity

M. A. Hawwa, A. H. Nayfeh

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Abstract

The method of multiple scales is utilized to analyze the propagation of flexural waves in a fluid-loaded elastic plate with periodically varying rigidity. Subsonic modes are coupled under a Bragg condition imposed by the parametric periodicity, leading to a strong stopband interaction. This interaction is analytically described by two coupled-mode equations. The results might be utilized to avoid the undesirable acoustic radiation occurring when subsonic waves encounter a discontinuity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)415-419
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Vibration and Acoustics, Transactions of the ASME
Volume119
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1997
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Acoustics and Ultrasonics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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