12.520 Geodynamics, Fall 2004
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Author(s)
Hager, Bradford H.
Alternative Title
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
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
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