On heat conduction problem in a semi-infinite periodically laminated layer

The paper deals with the heat conduction problem of a semi-infinite periodically stratified layer heated by a constant heat flux directed according to the layering, normal to the boundary being a cross-section of the composite components. The free heat exchange with surroundings is considered on the remaining parts of the boundary. The body is assumed to be composed of n periodically repeated two-layered, perfect bonding lamine. The problem is solved on two ways: (1) directly as heat conduction problem or (2) by using the homogenized model with microlocal parameters [R. Kulchytsky-Zhyhailo, S.J. Matysiak, On some heat conduction problem in a periodically two-layered body. Comparative results, Int. Commun. Heat Mass Trans, in press]. The obtained results are compared and presented in the form of figures. (c) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.