| Abstract: | An axisymmetric infinite element and a three-dimensional infinite element are developed to solve three-dimensional elastic wave propagation problems in unbounded media. The elements are capable of transmitting Rayleigh, shear and compressional waves in the frequency domain. A scheme to integrate numerically the characteristic matrices of the elements is formulated based upon Gauss—Laguerre quadrature. Finally, the axisymmetric infinite element is used to find the compliance functions of a rigid circular plate subjected to harmonic loading on a semi-infinite medium. By using infinite elements, the size of the near field may be kept small. Consequently, the system is characterized by relatively few degrees of freedom, thus providing the analyst with an inexpensive solution. |
