CE 714
Stress Waves
Section: 001

Course Description

Theory of stress waves in solids. Origins and nature of longitudinal transverse and surface waves originating at an impact site or from other transient disturbances. Determination of stresses, particle velocities, wave velocities. Wave interaction with other waves and with boundaries and dissimilar materials. Modern instrumentation and seismic refraction exploration.

Spring 2026

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Location:
01227 Engineering Building 2
Class Days:
M W
Class Start Time:
8:30am
Class End Time:
9:45am

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: MA 341; CE 225 or PY 411 or MA 401 R: Graduate Students Only