Dynamic response of coupled foundations on layered random medium for out-of-plane motion

Abstract The case of two basemats excited by incident SH-waves is considered. The dynamic-stiffness coefficients of surface foundations on a randomly inhomogeneous layered medium, based on the stiffness matrix approach, are calculated. The solution for the harmonic response of the coupled system of basemats on a layered viscoelastic half-space is obtained.