Geosc 508                    Mechanics of Earthquakes and Faulting                            Spring Term, 2021

 

Course Project/Presentation

 

Project: In consultation with the instructor, identify a data-gathering, laboratory-based project that involves one or more of the course topics.  The project can include measurement of rock properties, use of analog or digital transducers, and/or a combination of lab measurements and analysis of field specimens (e.g., thin sections, fault zone fabric, gouge particle size distribution).  Some literature review will be necessary to design and implement the project. 

 


Requirements

Due on Mar 4

á      One page summary of the problem. 


Due on Apr 22

á      A 6-8 page paper (text and figures) describing your project and results

á      A 2-3 page summary distributed to everyone to accompany your presentation

á      Presentation: Lead a 30-40 minute presentation on your project. 

á      Presentations will take place during class near the end of the semester.

 

Topic Suggestions:

á      Brittle fracture: strain rate dependence of inelastic yield point and ultimate strength.