The influence of non-linearity upon the reflection of finite amplitude shock waves in elastodynamics

S. R. Reid*

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Abstract

The problem of the reflection of a finite amplitude, plane, uniform shock wave is investigated. It is shown that the inclusion of non-linearity produces effects which are not met in linear theory. By using techniques devised to solve the analogous problem in inviscid gas theory, the reflection configurations for the whole range of angles of inoidence are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)185-206
Number of pages22
JournalQuarterly Journal of Mechanics and Applied Mathematics
Volume25
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 1972

Bibliographical note

The author would like to express his gratitude to Professor D. R. Bland for his guidance throughout this work and to the Science Research Council for financial support.

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