Generalized Magneto-thermoelasticity in a Fiber-Reinforced Anisotropic Half-Space

The propagation of plane waves in a fiber-reinforced, anisotropic thermoelastic half-space proposed by Lord-Shulman under the effect of a magnetic field is discussed. The problem has been solved numerically using a finite element method. Numerical results for the temperature distribution, the displacement components, and the thermal stress are given and illustrated graphically. Comparisons are made with the results predicted by the theory of generalized thermoelasticity with one relaxation time for different values of time. It is found that the reinforcement has a great effect on the distribution of field quantities.