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In this paper we deal with ray tracing acceleration problem in wave propagation simulation as a separate problem from its computer graphical counterpart and try to review accelerating techniques with this point of view. We build a classical kd-tree adapted to the special geometry of the problem. Then we mention the main differences between these two problems and devise algorithms that use these differences for accelerating intersection test in this problem even further  

Recent research works demonstrated that the interaction between the loads and the carrying structure's boundary which is related to the inertia of the load is an influential factor on the dynamic response of the structure. Although effects of the inertia in moving loads were considered in many works, very few papers can be found on the inertial effects of the stationary loads on structures. In this paper, an elastodynamic formulation was employed to investigate the dynamic response of a homogeneous isotropic elastic half-space under an inertial strip foundation subjected to a time-harmonic force. Fourier integral transformation was used to solve the system of Poisson-type partial... 

The propagation behavior of Love waves in a semi-infinite functionally graded piezoelectric material (FGPM) with a quadratic variation is addressed. The coupled electromechanical field equations are solved, and the dispersion relations, displacement, electric potential, and stress fields are obtained analytically for both electrically open and short conditions. The effects of gradient coefficient on phase velocity, group velocity, and electromechanical coupling factor are plotted and discussed. It is shown that the phase velocity associated with the non-piezoelectric case coincides with that of the corresponding piezoelectric material under electrically open conditions. Because of gradual... 

Dynamic analysis of problems with complex geometries requires utilization of numerical methods. To completely capture the effects of seismic wave propagation in a system, one must consider the structure or irregularity within its encompassing half-space. Correct consideration of half-space in a numerical model is important specially when it comes to cases where the half-space contains semi-infinite irregularities. In this study, a generalized numerical methodology is presented for dynamic analysis of a half-space with semi-infinite irregularities. The methodology is first verified through comparison with analytical solution of known problems. Then the method is employed to solve the dynamic... 

In this paper, three-dimensional amplification of plane harmonic SH, SV, and P waves in multilayered alluvial valleys is investigated by using a boundary element method in frequency domain. It is shown that in order to achieve real responses, the problem must be analyzed and modeled three-dimensionally. Also, for exact evaluation of surface ground motions in alluvial valleys all key parameters such as layering, material and geometrical characteristics of each layer, stimulation frequency, wave type, plus angle and azimuth of incidence must be taken into account altogether. The accuracy and efficiency of the proposed formulations for the computation of the surface displacement field... 

With the aid of a complete representation using two displacement potentials, an efficient and accurate analytical derivation of the fundamental Green's functions for a transversely isotropic elastic half-space subjected to an arbitrary, time-harmonic, finite, buried source is presented. The formulation includes a complete set of transformed stress-potential and displacement-potential relations that can be useful in a variety of elastodynamic as well as elastostatic problems. The present solutions are analytically in exact agreement with the existing solutions for a half-space with isotropic material properties. For the numerical evaluation of the inversion integrals, a quadrature scheme... 

The Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) method has been applied to the analysis of abruptly-ended dielectric waveguides. In these waveguides, incident propagating wave undergoes reflection in an interaction with the end-facet. As a result of the discontinuity, all possible propagating modes may be excited. The constituent propagating modes are extracted from the reflected wave by the least square method. Thus, we present a good estimation of the amplitudes of the reflected modes. This full wave analysis technique is also capable of analyzing any arbitrarily shaped facet. © 2004 IEEE  

The current design procedure known as Force-Based Design (FBD) method, generally, does not lead to uniform distribution of drift, hysteretic energy, and ductility demands (or structural damage) along the height of the moment frames under strong earthquakes and these performance parameters can be much higher and concentrate damage on one or more of the lower structural stories. This paper presents an iterative wave propagation (WP) based technique to calculate the seismic nonlinear response of multistory buildings as an extension of the layered soil media, founded on bedrock and subjected to vertically propagating shear waves, which leads to the introduction of a new Lateral Load Pattern... 

Because of their exclusive features, millimeter wave directive mesh networks can be considered for small cell backhaul support in urban environments. For this purpose, a network of closely spaced stations has been considered with very directive line-of-sight links operating in the 60-GHz band. An attempt is made to evaluate channel response and interference behavior in such a network, taking into account the effect of building blockage. A simple grid of building blocks is considered as the propagation environment, and wave propagation is simulated using 2.5-dimensional (2.5D) ray tracing (2D with ground effect) to calculate the received signal at different nodes in the network. The results... 

An experimental study of a lab scale rotating detonation combustor (RDC) has been conducted to identify and classify its modes of operation under different feeding conditions. The chamber uses air as oxidizer and hydrogen as fuel. The stability diagram of the RDC has been determined based on the detonation chamber Reynolds number and reactants mixture equivalence ratio values. The Reynolds number is based on the air volume flow rate, chamber annulus size, and the reactants mixture feeding slot area. Hence the effects of geometrical parameters and operational parameters on the detonation wave stability can be presented in a single stability map. This diagram identifies different zones in... 

In this article, wave propagation characteristics of a size-dependent laminated composite nanostructure coupled with a piezoelectric actuator (PA) is investigated. In order to consider the effects of small scale, the governing equations of the laminated composite nanostructure coupled with PA are derived using Hamilton’s principle based on the nonlocal strain gradient theory (NSGT). The differential equations of motion are solved with the assistance of the analytical method. Afterward, a parametric study is carried out to investigate the effects of the PA thickness, wave number, angular velocity and the ply angle on the value of phase velocity. The results show that the ply angle plays an... 

One of the acceptable assumptions in engineering practice is vertical propagation of earthquake waves. When the source of earthquake is located very deep in the ground, this assumption is valid, but for sources located in shallow ground, it loses its viability. In this study, linear seismic analysis of a system of concrete dam-massed foundation-reservoir is performed under inclined earthquake excitation. Both P- and SV-type earthquakes are considered for the purpose of the seismic analysis. To consider the effects of inhomogeneous waves for the case of SV wave propagation, post-critical angles are also considered in the analysis. To investigate the effects of earthquake frequency content on... 

An experimental study of a lab scale rotating detonation combustor (RDC) has been conducted to identify and classify its modes of operation under different feeding conditions. The chamber uses air as oxidizer and hydrogen as fuel. The stability diagram of the RDC has been determined based on the detonation chamber Reynolds number and reactants mixture equivalence ratio values. The Reynolds number is based on the air volume flow rate, chamber annulus size, and the reactants mixture feeding slot area. Hence the effects of geometrical parameters and operational parameters on the detonation wave stability can be presented in a single stability map. This diagram identifies different zones in...