Numerical modelling of intraplate earthquake by 2-dimensional distinct element method

• computational model for an intraplate earthquake source, comprising of three blocks and two intersection faults, is analysed by using a two-dimensional Distinct Element Method. The Mohr-Coulumb model (M-CM) and Continuously-Yielding model (C-YM) of rock discontinuities are used to simulate the behaviour of the faults. Stick-slip phenomena are obtained for both models. The results support the idea that the nucleation of an intraplate earthquake starts at the intersects of faults

Subject headings

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Samhällsbyggnadsteknik -- Annan samhällsbyggnadsteknik (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Civil Engineering -- Other Civil Engineering (hsv//eng)

Keyword

Gruv- och Berganläggningsteknik

Mining and Rock Engineering

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