Summary: This book presents necessary background knowledge on mechanics to understand and analyze elastic wave propagation in solids and fluids. This knowledge
During the last decade, the emergence of ultrasonic techniques for nondestructive evaluation of materials has provided a strong impetus for the study of propaga
New applications for composite materials are being developed at a rapid pace. However, their complex microstructures present considerable challenges for nondest
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