Test of two methods for faulting on finite-difference calculations

Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America
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Tests of two fault boundary conditions show that each converges with second order accuracy as the finite-difference grid is refined. The first method uses split nodes so that there are disjoint grids that interact via surface traction. The 3D version described here is a generalization of a method I have used extensively in 2D; it is as accurate as the 2D version. The second method represents fault slip as inelastic strain in a fault zone. Offset of stress from its elastic value is seismic moment density. Implementation of this method is quite simple in a finite-difference scheme using velocity and stress as dependent variables.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Test of two methods for faulting on finite-difference calculations
Series title Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America
DOI 10.1785/BSSA0890040931
Volume 89
Issue 4
Year Published 1999
Language English
Publisher Seismological Society of America
Description 7 p.
First page 931
Last page 937
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