Homogenization of very rough two-dimensional interfaces separating two dissimilar poroelastic solids with time-harmonic motions

Abstract

The homogenization of a very rough three-dimensional interface separating two dissimilar isotropic poroelastic solids with time-harmonic motions was considered by Gilbert and Ou (Acoustic wave propagation in a composite of two different poroelastic materials with a very rough periodic interface: A homogenization approach. Int J Multiscale Comput Eng 2003; 1(4): 431–440). The homogenized equations have been derived; however, they are still in implicit form. In this paper, the homogenization of a very rough two-dimensional interface separating two dissimilar generally anisotropic poroelastic solids with time-harmonic motions is investigated. The main aim of the investigation is to derive homogenized equations in explicit form. By employing the homogenization method, along with the matrix formulation of the poroelasticity theory, the explicit homogenized equations have been derived. Since these equations are totally explicit, they are very useful in solving practical problems. As an example proving this, the reflection and transmission of SH waves at a very rough interface of the tooth-comb type is considered. The closed-form analytical expressions of the reflection and transmission coefficients are obtained. Based on these expressions, the dependence of the reflection and transmission coefficients on some parameters is examined numerically.