Effect of horizontal and vertical components of initial stress on SH-wave propagation in a magneto-elastic fiber-reinforced (MEFR) layer

Abstract

This study aims to examine how the propagation of Shear Horizontal wave (SH-type waves) in a magneto-elastic fiber-reinforced (MEFR) layer with finite thickness is affected by initial stress. It rests upon a poroelastic transversely isotropic inhomogeneous half-space. The upper boundary of the layer is assumed to be rigid, and the layer and half-space are welded together. The displacement components of both the layer and half-space were derived and subsequently analyzed. The dispersion relation governing the propagation of SH-type waves was obtained and examined by applying appropriate boundary conditions for various scenarios. The confirmation of the mathematical model’s validity is evidenced by the simplification of the dispersion relation, which in turn streamlines the existing velocity wave equation for SH waves. The numerical computations were performed for distinct materials (steel and crystalline graphite) of the considered upper MEFR layer using the MATHEMATICA software, and the results were graphically presented. The dispersion curves provide insights into the impact of various parameters, including initial stress, magneto-elastic coupling, reinforcement, wave angle with respect to the magnetic field, heterogeneity of the half-space, porosity, and dynamic tortuosity, on wave propagation. Understanding the behavior of seismic waves can have significant practical implications for earthquake engineering and geophysics. Therefore, the findings of this study contribute to enhancing our knowledge of wave propagation, offering valuable insights for relevant fields.