Can You Deform a Material with a Wave?

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Waves can indeed cause ductile deformation in materials if the energy of the wave is sufficiently strong. Sound waves, for instance, can induce irreversible changes in a material under certain conditions. This principle has industrial applications, particularly in processes that utilize high-energy waves for material manipulation. The discussion also highlights the phenomenon of shockwaves during earthquakes, which produce intense waves capable of deforming both the Earth's surface and man-made structures. This connection underscores the potential for wave-induced deformation in various contexts, from industrial applications to natural events.
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I have a little question about waves. Waves deform its medium elastically. For example: sound waves will propagtae through air because of local compression and decompression of the air.

Is it possible for a material to get ductile deformation by means of a wave. Can I deform a material irreversibel with a sound wave for example?

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Yes, if it is strong enough.
 
Yes, if it is strong enough.

And has this (industrial) applications?
May I extend this also to the phenomen of the shockwave during an earthquake, which produces a very strong wave and has characteristics to deform the Earth and structures on this earth?

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