The Mechanics Of Earthquakes And Faulting

Author : Christopher H. Scholz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2002-05-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521655404

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The Mechanics of Earthquakes and Faulting by Christopher H. Scholz Pdf

Our understanding of earthquakes and faulting processes has developed significantly since publication of the successful first edition of this book in 1990. This revised edition, first published in 2002, was therefore thoroughly up-dated whilst maintaining and developing the two major themes of the first edition. The first of these themes is the connection between fault and earthquake mechanics, including fault scaling laws, the nature of fault populations, and how these result from the processes of fault growth and interaction. The second major theme is the central role of the rate-state friction laws in earthquake mechanics, which provide a unifying framework within which a wide range of faulting phenomena can be interpreted. With the inclusion of two chapters explaining brittle fracture and rock friction from first principles, this book is written at a level which will appeal to graduate students and research scientists in the fields of seismology, physics, geology, geodesy and rock mechanics.

Author : Christopher H. Scholz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2002-05-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107079038

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The Mechanics of Earthquakes and Faulting by Christopher H. Scholz Pdf

Our understanding of earthquakes and faulting processes has developed significantly since publication of the successful first edition of this book in 1990. This revised edition, first published in 2002, was therefore thoroughly up-dated whilst maintaining and developing the two major themes of the first edition. The first of these themes is the connection between fault and earthquake mechanics, including fault scaling laws, the nature of fault populations, and how these result from the processes of fault growth and interaction. The second major theme is the central role of the rate-state friction laws in earthquake mechanics, which provide a unifying framework within which a wide range of faulting phenomena can be interpreted. With the inclusion of two chapters explaining brittle fracture and rock friction from first principles, this book is written at a level which will appeal to graduate students and research scientists in the fields of seismology, physics, geology, geodesy and rock mechanics.

Author : A. Bizzarri,S. Das,A. Petri
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781614999799

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Mechanics of Earthquake Faulting by A. Bizzarri,S. Das,A. Petri Pdf

The mechanics of earthquake faulting is a multi-disciplinary scientific approach combining laboratory inferences and mathematical models with the analysis of recorded data from earthquakes, and is essential to the understanding of these potentially destructive events. The modern field of study can be said to have begun with the seminal papers by B. V. Kostrov in 1964 and 1966. This book presents lectures delivered at the summer school ‘The Mechanics of Earthquake Faulting’, held under the umbrella of the Enrico Fermi International School of Physics in Varenna, Italy, from 2 to 7 July 2018. The school was attended by speakers and participants from many countries. One of the most important goals of the school was to present the state-of-the-art of the physics of earthquakes, and the 10 lectures included here cover the most challenging aspects of the mechanics of faulting. The topics covered during the school give a very clear picture of the current state of the art of the physics of earthquake ruptures and also highlight the open issues and questions that are still under debate, and the book will be of interest to all those working in the field.

Author : Yehuda Ben-Zion,Charles Sammis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2009-12-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783034601382

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Mechanics, Structure and Evolution of Fault Zones by Yehuda Ben-Zion,Charles Sammis Pdf

Considerable progress has been made recently in quantifying geometrical and physical properties of fault surfaces and adjacent fractured and granulated damage zones in active faulting environments. There has also been significant progress in developing rheologies and computational frameworks that can model the dynamics of fault zone processes. This volume provides state-of-the-art theoretical and observational results on the mechanics, structure and evolution of fault zones. Subjects discussed include damage rheologies, development of instabilities, fracture and friction, dynamic rupture experiments, and analyses of earthquake and fault zone data.

Author : Chris J. Marone,Michael L. Blanpied
Publisher : Birkhauser
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Earthquakes
ISBN : UCSD:31822020603486

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Faulting, Friction, and Earthquake Mechanics by Chris J. Marone,Michael L. Blanpied Pdf

Author : David Tanner,Christian Brandes
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128159866

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Understanding Faults by David Tanner,Christian Brandes Pdf

Understanding Faults: Detecting, Dating, and Modeling offers a single resource for analyzing faults for a variety of applications, from hazard detection and earthquake processes, to geophysical exploration. The book presents the latest research, including fault dating using new mineral growth, fault reactivation, and fault modeling, and also helps bridge the gap between geologists and geophysicists working across fault-related disciplines. Using diagrams, formulae, and worldwide case studies to illustrate concepts, the book provides geoscientists and industry experts in oil and gas with a valuable reference for detecting, modeling, analyzing and dating faults. Presents cutting-edge information relating to fault analysis, including mechanical, geometrical and numerical models, theory and methodologies Includes calculations of fault sealing capabilities Describes how faults are detected, what fault models predict, and techniques for dating fault movement Utilizes worldwide case studies throughout the book to concretely illustrate key concepts

Author : Chris J. Marone,Michael L. Blanpied
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Depremler
ISBN : OCLC:31681661

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Faulting, Friction, and Earthquake Mechanics by Chris J. Marone,Michael L. Blanpied Pdf

Author : Shamita Das,John Boatwright,Christopher H. Scholz
Publisher : American Geophysical Union
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Earthquakes
ISBN : 9780875904054

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Earthquake Source Mechanics by Shamita Das,John Boatwright,Christopher H. Scholz Pdf

Author : Holger Steffen,Odleiv Olesen,Raimo Sutinen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781108490023

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Glacially-Triggered Faulting by Holger Steffen,Odleiv Olesen,Raimo Sutinen Pdf

Glacially triggered faulting describes movement of pre-existing faults caused by a combination of tectonic and glacially induced isostatic stresses. The most impressive fault-scarps are found in northern Europe, assumed to be reactivated at the end of the deglaciation. This view has been challenged as new faults have been discovered globally with advanced techniques such as LiDAR, and fault activity dating has shown several phases of reactivation thousands of years after deglaciation ended. This book summarizes the current state-of-the-art research in glacially triggered faulting, discussing the theoretical aspects that explain the presence of glacially induced structures and reviews the geological, geophysical, geodetic and geomorphological investigation methods. Written by a team of international experts, it provides the first global overview of confirmed and proposed glacially induced faults, and provides an outline for modelling these stresses and features. It is a go-to reference for geoscientists and engineers interested in ice sheet-solid Earth interaction.

Author : Peter M. Shearer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2009-06-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139478755

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Introduction to Seismology by Peter M. Shearer Pdf

This book provides an approachable and concise introduction to seismic theory, designed as a first course for undergraduate students. It clearly explains the fundamental concepts, emphasizing intuitive understanding over lengthy derivations. Incorporating over 30% new material, this second edition includes all the topics needed for a one-semester course in seismology. Additional material has been added throughout including numerical methods, 3-D ray tracing, earthquake location, attenuation, normal modes, and receiver functions. The chapter on earthquakes and source theory has been extensively revised and enlarged, and now includes details on non-double-couple sources, earthquake scaling, radiated energy, and finite slip inversions. Each chapter includes worked problems and detailed exercises that give students the opportunity to apply the techniques they have learned to compute results of interest and to illustrate the Earth's seismic properties. Computer subroutines and datasets for use in the exercises are available at www.cambridge.org/shearer.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Earth Sciences and Resources,Committee on the Science of Earthquakes
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2003-08-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309169097

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Living on an Active Earth by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Earth Sciences and Resources,Committee on the Science of Earthquakes Pdf

The destructive force of earthquakes has stimulated human inquiry since ancient times, yet the scientific study of earthquakes is a surprisingly recent endeavor. Instrumental recordings of earthquakes were not made until the second half of the 19th century, and the primary mechanism for generating seismic waves was not identified until the beginning of the 20th century. From this recent start, a range of laboratory, field, and theoretical investigations have developed into a vigorous new discipline: the science of earthquakes. As a basic science, it provides a comprehensive understanding of earthquake behavior and related phenomena in the Earth and other terrestrial planets. As an applied science, it provides a knowledge base of great practical value for a global society whose infrastructure is built on the Earth's active crust. This book describes the growth and origins of earthquake science and identifies research and data collection efforts that will strengthen the scientific and social contributions of this exciting new discipline.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:636585532

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Mechanics of Earthquake Faulting by Anonim Pdf

Author : Agustín Udías Vallina,Raúl Madariaga,Elisa Buforn
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107040274

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Source Mechanisms of Earthquakes by Agustín Udías Vallina,Raúl Madariaga,Elisa Buforn Pdf

An innovative new approach to studying earthquake source mechanisms, combining theory and observation, for graduate students, researchers and seismology professionals.

Author : J. Koyama
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401732611

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The Complex Faulting Process of Earthquakes by J. Koyama Pdf

In seismology an earthquake source is described in terms of a fault with a particular rupture size. The faulting process of large earthquakes has been investigated in the last two decades through analyses of long-period seismo grams produced by advanced digital seismometry. By long-period far-field approximation, the earthquake source has been represented by physical parameters such as s~ismic moment, fault dimension and earthquake mag nitude. Meanwhile, destruction often results from strong ground motion due to large earthquakes at short distances. Since periods of strong ground motion are far shorter than those of seismic waves at teleseismic distances, the theory of long-period source process of earthquakes cannot be applied directly to strong ground motion at short distances. The excitation and propagation of high-frequency seismic waves are of special interest in recent earthquake seismology. In particular, the descrip tion and simulation of strong ground motion are very important not only for problems directly relevant to earthquake engineering, but also to the frac ture mechanics of earthquake faulting. Understanding of earthquake sources has been developed by investigating the complexity of faulting processes for the case of large earthquakes. Laboratory results on rock failures have also advanced the understanding of faulting mechanisms. Various attempts have been made to simulate, theoretically and empirically, the propagation of short-period seismic waves in the heterogeneous real earth.

Author : Steven Earle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1537068822

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Physical Geology by Steven Earle Pdf

This is a discount Black and white version. Some images may be unclear, please see BCCampus website for the digital version.This book was born out of a 2014 meeting of earth science educators representing most of the universities and colleges in British Columbia, and nurtured by a widely shared frustration that many students are not thriving in courses because textbooks have become too expensive for them to buy. But the real inspiration comes from a fascination for the spectacular geology of western Canada and the many decades that the author spent exploring this region along with colleagues, students, family, and friends. My goal has been to provide an accessible and comprehensive guide to the important topics of geology, richly illustrated with examples from western Canada. Although this text is intended to complement a typical first-year course in physical geology, its contents could be applied to numerous other related courses.