| Abstract: | A semi-analytical boundary element method is developed for the efficient time-domain dynamic response analysis of a finitely long cylindrical cavity with an arbitrary cross-section geometry. High computational efficiency is achieved by mapping a complex shape of the cross-section into a circular shape. For this purpose a special coordinate transformation equation is presented. This mapping enables us to discretize the boundary element equation only along the longitudinal axis of the cavity. The versatility and accuracy of the method are amply demonstrated through a number of examples. The transient stresses and displacements are found to be considerably influenced by the slenderness ratio, length over diameter of the cavity and the incidence angle of the incident wave. |
