Mechanics Problems In Geodynamics Part Ii

Author : Ren Wang,Keiiti Aki
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 334 pages
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Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783034892001

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Mechanics Problems in Geodynamics Part II by Ren Wang,Keiiti Aki Pdf

Geodynamics concerns the dynamics of the earth's global motion, of the earth's interior motion and its interaction with surface features, together with the mechanical processes in the deformation and rupture of geological structures. Its final object is to determine the driving mechanism of these motions. It is highly interdisciplinary. In providing the basic geological, geophysical infromation required for a comprehensive mechanical analysis, there are also many mechanical problems involved, which means the problem is coupled intricately with geophysics, rock mechanics, seismology, structural geology, etc. This is Part II of the Proceedings of an IUTAM/IASPEI Symposium on Mechanics Problems in Geodynamics held in Beijing, September 1994. It discusses different aspects of mechanics problems in geodynamics involving the earth's rotation, tectonic analyses of various parts of the world, mineral physics and flow in the mantle, seismic source studies and wave propagation and application of the DDA method in tectonic analysis.

Author : Ren Wang,Keiiti Aki
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Geodynamics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105019324263

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Mechanics Problems in Geodynamics by Ren Wang,Keiiti Aki Pdf

Author : Ren Wang,Keiiti Aki
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 3034890664

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Mechanics Problems in Geodynamics by Ren Wang,Keiiti Aki Pdf

Geodynamics concerns with the dynamics of the global motion of the earth, of the motion in the earth's interior and its interaction with surface features, together with the mechanical processes in the deformation and rupture of geological structures. Its final object is to determine the driving mechanism of these motions which is highly interdisciplinary. In preparing the basic geological, geophysical data required for a comprehensive mechanical analysis, there are also many mechanical problems involved, which means the problem is coupled in a complicated manner with geophysics, rock mechanics, seismology, structural geology etc. This topical issue is Part I of the Proceedings of an IUTAM / IASPEI Symposium on Mechanics Problems in Geodynamics held in Beijing, September 1994. It addresses different aspects of mechanics problems in geodynamics involving tectonic analyses, lithospheric structures, rheology and the fracture of earth media, mantle flow, either globally or regionally, and either by forward or inverse analyses or numerical simulation.

Author : Ren Wang,Keiiti Aki
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783034890656

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Mechanics Problems in Geodynamics Part I by Ren Wang,Keiiti Aki Pdf

Geodynamics concerns with the dynamics of the global motion of the earth, of the motion in the earth's interior and its interaction with surface features, together with the mechanical processes in the deformation and rupture of geological structures. Its final object is to determine the driving mechanism of these motions which is highly interdisciplinary. In preparing the basic geological, geophysical data required for a comprehensive mechanical analysis, there are also many mechanical problems involved, which means the problem is coupled in a complicated manner with geophysics, rock mechanics, seismology, structural geology etc. This topical issue is Part I of the Proceedings of an IUTAM / IASPEI Symposium on Mechanics Problems in Geodynamics held in Beijing, September 1994. It addresses different aspects of mechanics problems in geodynamics involving tectonic analyses, lithospheric structures, rheology and the fracture of earth media, mantle flow, either globally or regionally, and either by forward or inverse analyses or numerical simulation.

Author : Ren Wang,Keiiti Aki
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 3764351047

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Mechanics problems in geodynamics. 1 (1995) by Ren Wang,Keiiti Aki Pdf

One of two volumes of the proceedings of a symposium held in Beijing in September 1994. The 20 papers cover general global problems, mantel convection and subduction, regional tectonic problems, earthquake mechanisms, and the mechanical properties of rock fractures. Well illustrated. No index. Also published in Pageoph v.145, no.3/4. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Ren Wang,Keiiti Aki
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1996-05-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 3764354127

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Mechanics Problems in Geodynamics Part II by Ren Wang,Keiiti Aki Pdf

Geodynamics concerns the dynamics of the earth's global motion, of the earth's interior motion and its interaction with surface features, together with the mechanical processes in the deformation and rupture of geological structures. Its final object is to determine the driving mechanism of these motions. It is highly interdisciplinary. In providing the basic geological, geophysical infromation required for a comprehensive mechanical analysis, there are also many mechanical problems involved, which means the problem is coupled intricately with geophysics, rock mechanics, seismology, structural geology, etc. This is Part II of the Proceedings of an IUTAM/IASPEI Symposium on Mechanics Problems in Geodynamics held in Beijing, September 1994. It discusses different aspects of mechanics problems in geodynamics involving the earth's rotation, tectonic analyses of various parts of the world, mineral physics and flow in the mantle, seismic source studies and wave propagation and application of the DDA method in tectonic analysis.

Author : Peter Knoll,Georg Kowalle
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783034892049

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Induced Seismic Events by Peter Knoll,Georg Kowalle Pdf

Induced seismic events are of high scientific and economic significance. They are the result of human activities interacting with regional and local tectonics, changing the local crustal stress state by mining, extraction of rock masses, injection of fluids into the rock massif, and by changing the surface loading and pore pressure state near large reservoirs. Within Europe the study of induced seismic events has a long tradition and international scientific organizations have actively stimulated the co-operation in this field. During its General Assembly in September 1994, the European Seismological Society organized the symposium "Induced Seismic Events". The focus of this symposium was concentrated on induced events in central and eastern Europe, as well as in the former Soviet Union. The major contributions to the symposium, and also some Chinese, Canadian, and South African results are presented here. Case studies as well as data analyses and methodological studies are included. Seismologists and specialists working in the field of geohazard prevention will find much information in this volume that is pertinent to their work.

Author : Ivan Psencik,Vlastislav Cervany,Ludek Klimes
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783034890496

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Seismic Waves in Laterally Inhomogeneous Media Part II by Ivan Psencik,Vlastislav Cervany,Ludek Klimes Pdf

The special issue contains contributions presented at the international workshop Seismic waves in laterally inhomogeneous media IV, which was held at the Castle of Trest, Czech Republic, May 22-27, 1995. The workshop, which was attended by about 100 seismologists from more than 10 countries, was devoted mainly to the current state of theoretical and computational means of study of seismic wave propagation in complex structures. The special issue can be of interest for theoretical, global and explorational seismologists. The first part contains papers dealing with the study and the use of various methods of solving forward and inverse problems in complicated structures. Among other methods, discrete-wave number method, the finite-difference method, the edge-wave supperposition method and the ray method are studied and used. Most papers contained in the second part are related to the ray method. The most important topics are two-point ray tracing, grid calculations of travel times and amplitudes and seismic wave propagation in anisotropic media.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 934 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1948
Category : Mechanics, Applied
ISBN : UCAL:C2682414

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Applied Mechanics Reviews by Anonim Pdf

Author : Donald L. Turcotte,Gerald Schubert
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2002-03-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521666244

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Geodynamics by Donald L. Turcotte,Gerald Schubert Pdf

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Author : Gabriele Morra
Publisher : Springer
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319556826

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Pythonic Geodynamics by Gabriele Morra Pdf

This book addresses students and young researchers who want to learn to use numerical modeling to solve problems in geodynamics. Intended as an easy-to-use and self-learning guide, readers only need a basic background in calculus to approach most of the material. The book difficulty increases very gradually, through four distinct parts. The first is an introduction to the Python techniques necessary to visualize and run vectorial calculations. The second is an overview with several examples on classical Mechanics with examples taken from standard introductory physics books. The third part is a detailed description of how to write Lagrangian, Eulerian and Particles in Cell codes for solving linear and non-linear continuum mechanics problems. Finally the last one address advanced techniques like tree-codes, Boundary Elements, and illustrates several applications to Geodynamics. The entire book is organized around numerous examples in Python, aiming at encouraging the reader to le arn by experimenting and experiencing, not by theory.

Author : Vladimir Litvinenko
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780429867699

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Geomechanics and Geodynamics of Rock Masses - Volume 2 by Vladimir Litvinenko Pdf

This book is Volume 2 of the EUROCK 2018 proceedings. Geomechanics and Geodynamics of Rock Masses contains contributions presented at EUROCK 2018, the 2018 International Symposium of the International Society for Rock Mechanics (ISRM 2018, Saint Petersburg, Russia, 22-26 May 2018). Dedicated to recent advances and achievements in the fields of geomechanics and geotechnology, the main topics of the book include: - Physical and mechanical properties of fractured rock (laboratory testing and rock properties, field measurements and site investigations) - Geophysics in rock mechanics - Rock mass strength and failure - Nonlinear problems in rock mechanics - Effect of joint water on the behavior of rock foundation - Numerical modeling and back analysis - Mineral resources development: methods and rock mechanics problems - Rock mechanics and underground construction in mining, hydropower industry and civil engineering - Rock mechanics in petroleum engineering - Geodynamics and monitoring of rock mass behavior - Risks and hazards - Geomechanics of technogenic deposits Geomechanics and Geodynamics of Rock Masses will be of interest to researchers and professionals involved in the various branches of rock mechanics and rock engineering. EUROCK 2018, organized by the Saint Petersburg Mining University, is a continuation of the successful series of ISRM symposia in Europe, which began in 1992 in Chester, UK.

Author : L.A. Lliboutry
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400935631

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Very Slow Flows of Solids by L.A. Lliboutry Pdf

This book is written primarily for Earth scientists faced with problems in thermo mechanics such as the flow and evolution of ice-sheets, convection currents in the mantle, isostatic rebound, folding of strata or collapse of cavities in salt domes. Failure, faults, seismic waves and all processes involving inertial terms will not be dealt with. In general such scientists (graduate students beginning a Ph. D. for instance) have too small a background'in continuum mechanics and in numerical computation to model conveniently these problems, which are not elementary at all. Most of them are not linear, and therefore seldom dealt with in treatises. If the study of reality were clearly cut into two successive steps: first to make a physical model, setting up a well-posed problem in thermo-mechanics, and second to solve it, the obvious solution would be to find a specialist in computational mechanics who could spend enough time on a problem which, although maybe crucial for on-going fundamental research, has little practical interest in general, and cannot be considered properly as a noteworthy progress in Mechanics. But this is not the way Science develops. There is a continuous dialectic between the building up of a model and its mathematical treatment. The model should be simple enough to be tractable, but not oversimplified. Its sensitivity to the different components it is made of should be investigated, and more thought is needed when the results contradict hard facts.

Author : Wilmanski Krzysztof,Albers Bettina
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814412391

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Continuum Thermodynamics - Part Ii: Applications And Examples by Wilmanski Krzysztof,Albers Bettina Pdf

This second part of Continuum Thermodynamics is designed to match almost one-to-one the chapters of Part I. This is done so that the reader studying thermodynamics will have a deepened understanding of the subjects covered in Part I. The aims of the book are in particular: the illustration of basic features of some simple thermodynamical models such as ideal and viscous fluids, non-Newtonian fluids, nonlinear solids, interactions with electromagnetic fields, and diffusive porous materials. A further aim is the illustration of the above subjects by examples and simple solutions of initial and boundary problems as well as simple exercises to develop skills in the construction of interdisciplinary macroscopic models.

Author : Gerard V. Middleton,Peter R. Wilcock
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1994-08-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521446694

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Mechanics in the Earth and Environmental Sciences by Gerard V. Middleton,Peter R. Wilcock Pdf

The study of the Earth and the environment requires an understanding of the physical processes within and at the surface of the Earth. This book will allow the student to develop a broad working knowledge of mechanics and its application to the earth and environmental sciences. The mathematics are introduced at a level that assumes only an understanding of first-year calculus. The concepts are then developed to allow an understanding of the basic physics for a wide range of natural processes. These are illustrated by examples from many real situations, such as the application of the theory of flow through porous media to the study of groundwater, the viscosity of fluids to the flow of lava, and the theory of stress to the study of faults. The breadth of topics will allow students and professionals to gain an insight into the workings of many aspects of the Earth's systems.