Citation
Abstract
Techniques of finite element analysis in two-dimensional plane strain have been applied in this study to problems of geophysics and tectonics, More specifically, the flexibility of the finite element method has been employed to address problems involving geological complexity and fault interactions. In this work the modeling of effective anisotropy in material elastic properties has proven useful in describing the deformation of faulted crustal blocks. The applications of this modeling work to problems of actual tectonics in southern California have been explored. Preliminary models show encouraging agreement with measured tectonic strain in this region, and modeling work has been done to gain an understanding of the stress state in a “locked” fault region with future seismic potential.
Details
- Volume
- 42-74
- Published
- August 15, 1983
- Pages
- 188–202
- File Size
- 1.1 MB