12.520 Geodynamics, Fall 2004

Hager, Bradford H.

12.520 Geodynamics, Fall 2004

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Hager, Bradford H.

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Geodynamics

Date Issued

December 2004

Abstract

This course deals with mechanics of deformation of the crust and mantle, with emphasis on the importance of different rheological descriptions: brittle, elastic, linear and nonlinear fluids, and viscoelastic.

Subjects

Geodynamics

crust

mantle

rheological descriptions

brittle deformation

elastic deformation

viscous deformation

viscoelastic deformation

plastic deformation

nonlinear fluids

stress

strain

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences

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