The propagation of elastic waves in a circular cylinder and cylindrical annulus for two types of power-law constitutive equations is investigated. These power-law constitutive equations can describe elastic responses where the linearised strain and stress are nonlinearly related. These constitutive equations are a subclass of the more general class of implicit constitutive equations and are characterised by expressing the strain as a non-invertible function of the stress. Pseudo-solitary stress wave solutions for both types of constitutive equations in the circular cylinder and cylindrical annulus are derived. We find that for the power-law constitutive equation of Type I, a shock front will develop at the back of the wave while for the power-law constitutive equation of Type II, a shock front will develop at the front of the wave. Estimates of the times at which the shock front will develop are given. Standing wave solutions for both types of constitutive equations in the circular cylinder and cylindrical annulus are also obtained and the periods of oscillation are compared.
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