Reflection point behavior in transversely isotropic solids

Geophysics ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 309-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franklyn K. Levin
Keyword(s):  
Transverse Isotropy ◽  
Transversely Isotropic ◽  
Azimuthal Anisotropy ◽  
Wave Direction ◽  
Reflection Point ◽  
Symmetry Direction ◽  
Horizontal Symmetry ◽  
Transversely Isotropic Solids ◽  
Isotropic Solids ◽  
Obvious Relation

One way of representing a subsurface that displays azimuthal anisotropy is to assume transverse isotropy with a horizontal symmetry axis. For solids that can be described in this manner, rays for reflection from a horizontal plane lie in a plane of incidence for P-P, SV-SV, and SH-SH reflection but the plane wave direction generally differs from the ray direction. For P-SV reflections, the reflection points are in the plane of incidence only for profiles parallel to or perpendicular to the symmetry direction. Except for profiles perpendicular to the symmetry direction, P-P and SV-SV moveout velocities have no obvious relation to the travel velocities of the rays.

Near-Tip Fields for Penny-Shaped Cracks in Magnetoelectroelastic Media

2006 ◽  
Vol 312 ◽  
pp. 41-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bao Lin Wang ◽  
Yiu Wing Mai
Keyword(s):  
Closed Form ◽  
Transversely Isotropic ◽  
Crack Plane ◽  
Axially Symmetric ◽  
Crack Configuration ◽  
Penny Shaped Crack ◽  
Electric And Magnetic Fields ◽  
Shaped Crack ◽  
Transversely Isotropic Solids ◽  
Isotropic Solids

This paper solves the penny-shaped crack configuration in transversely isotropic solids with coupled magneto-electro-elastic properties. The crack plane is coincident with the plane of symmetry such that the resulting elastic, electric and magnetic fields are axially symmetric. The mechanical, electrical and magnetical loads are considered separately. Closed-form expressions for the stresses, electric displacements, and magnetic inductions near the crack frontier are given.

Transverse isotropy of the upper mantle in the vicinity of Pacific fracture zones

1969 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-72
Author(s):  
Robert S. Crosson ◽  
Nikolas I. Christensen
Keyword(s):  
Upper Mantle ◽  
Symmetry Axis ◽  
Transverse Isotropy ◽  
Transversely Isotropic ◽  
Seismic Wave Propagation ◽  
Fracture Zones ◽  
Mantle Material ◽  
Transversely Isotropic Media ◽  
Horizontal Symmetry ◽  
Isotropic Media

Abstract Several recent investigations suggest that portions of the Earth's upper mantle behave anisotropically to seismic wave propagation. Since several types of anisotropy can produce azimuthal variations in Pn velocities, it is of particular geophysical interest to provide a framework for the recognition of the form or forms of anisotropy most likely to be manifest in the upper mantle. In this paper upper mantle material is assumed to possess the elastic properties of transversely isotropic media. Equations are presented which relate azimuthal variations in Pn velocities to the direction and angle of tilt of the symmetry axis of a transversely isotropic upper mantle. It is shown that the velocity data of Raitt and Shor taken near the Mendocino and Molokai fracture zones can be adequately explained by the assumption of transverse isotropy with a nearly horizontal symmetry axis.

True bounds on Poisson's ratios for transversely isotropic solids

1992 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
P S Theocaris ◽  
T P Philippidis
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Basic Principle ◽  
Strain Energy Density ◽  
Strain Energy ◽  
Elastic Solid ◽  
Transversely Isotropic ◽  
Linear Elastic ◽  
Positive Strain ◽  
Transversely Isotropic Solids ◽  
Isotropic Solids

The basic principle of positive strain energy density of an anisotropic linear or non-linear elastic solid imposes bounds on the values of the stiffness and compliance tensor components. Although rational mathematical structuring of valid intervals for these components is possible and relatively simple, there are mathematical procedures less strictly followed by previous authors, which led to an overestimation of the bounds and misinterpretation of experimental results.

Inversion of azimuthally dependent NMO velocity in transversely isotropic media with a tilted axis of symmetry

Geophysics ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 232-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimir Grechka ◽  
Ilya Tsvankin
Keyword(s):  
Wave Velocity ◽  
Symmetry Axis ◽  
Transverse Isotropy ◽  
Transversely Isotropic ◽  
P Wave ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Symmetry Direction ◽  
Time Migration ◽  
Inversion Procedure ◽  
Tti Media

Just as the transversely isotropic model with a vertical symmetry axis (VTI media) is typical for describing horizontally layered sediments, transverse isotropy with a tilted symmetry axis (TTI) describes dipping TI layers (such as tilted shale beds near salt domes) or crack systems. P-wave kinematic signatures in TTI media are controlled by the velocity [Formula: see text] in the symmetry direction, Thomsen’s anisotropic coefficients ε and δ, and the orientation (tilt ν and azimuth β) of the symmetry axis. Here, we show that all five parameters can be obtained from azimuthally varying P-wave NMO velocities measured for two reflectors with different dips and/or azimuths (one of the reflectors can be horizontal). The shear‐wave velocity [Formula: see text] in the symmetry direction, which has negligible influence on P-wave kinematic signatures, can be found only from the moveout of shear waves. Using the exact NMO equation, we examine the propagation of errors in observed moveout velocities into estimated values of the anisotropic parameters and establish the necessary conditions for a stable inversion procedure. Since the azimuthal variation of the NMO velocity is elliptical, each reflection event provides us with up to three constraints on the model parameters. Generally, the five parameters responsible for P-wave velocity can be obtained from two P-wave NMO ellipses, but the feasibility of the moveout inversion strongly depends on the tilt ν. If the symmetry axis is close to vertical (small ν), the P-wave NMO ellipse is largely governed by the NMO velocity from a horizontal reflector Vnmo(0) and the anellipticity coefficient η. Although for mild tilts the medium parameters cannot be determined separately, the NMO-velocity inversion provides enough information for building TTI models suitable for time processing (NMO, DMO, time migration). If the tilt of the symmetry axis exceeds 30°–40° (e.g., the symmetry axis can be horizontal), it is possible to find all P-wave kinematic parameters and construct the anisotropic model in depth. Another condition required for a stable parameter estimate is that the medium be sufficiently different from elliptical (i.e., ε cannot be close to δ). This limitation, however, can be overcome by including the SV-wave NMO ellipse from a horizontal reflector in the inversion procedure. While most of the analysis is carried out for a single layer, we also extend the inversion algorithm to vertically heterogeneous TTI media above a dipping reflector using the generalized Dix equation. A synthetic example for a strongly anisotropic, stratified TTI medium demonstrates a high accuracy of the inversion (subject to the above limitations).

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