Nonlinear Waves in Elastic Media

This text discusses the nonlinear wave theory while taking anisotropy effects into account. It provides solutions for self-similar unsteady elasticity problems,... » 

This text discusses the nonlinear wave theory while taking anisotropy effects into account. It provides solutions for self-similar unsteady elasticity problems, utilizes the analytical method throughout, and has a mathematical chapter on general methods for studying solutions of hyperbolic systems. «