Wave propagation in a multi-layered transversely isotropic porous medium has been considered in this paper, which consists of n parallel layers overlying on a half-space. Potential functions are used to solve elastodynamic differential equations of the poroelastic medium. Time-harmonic excitation is assumed and the procedure of solution is performed in the frequency domain. Generalized reflection and transmission matrices are generated for compressional and shear waves separately. By means of the Hankel transformation method, coupled differential equations are altered to ordinary ones and Riemann surfaces are used to establish the path of integrations. A closed-form solution is described to reach Green’s functions of displacements and stresses. Some special cases of excitations are discussed and verification of the solution is presented. The numerical results of a three-layered medium on a porous half-space are determined and discussed.
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