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ESM-5344: Wave Propagation in Solids

Description: Formulation and solution of propagation problems in infinite, isotropic media. Solution of the reflection-refraction problem at plane interfaces. Discussion of Rayleigh, Love, and general surface waves. General treatment of wave propagation in infinite anisotropic media. Wave diffraction phenomena. Waves in bounded media: bars and plates.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: ESM-5014

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 8

Average GPA: 3.89 (A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 89.37%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Ronald D Kriz201190.0%10.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.863
Mark S Cramer201990.8%9.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.915

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