12.520 Geodynamics, Fall 2005
Author(s)
Hager, Bradford H.
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Alternative title
Geodynamics
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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.
Date issued
2005-12Other identifiers
12.520-Fall2005
local: 12.520
local: IMSCP-MD5-425b78817eebbe8a07f84ca5428ef312
Keywords
Geodynamics, crust, mantle, rheological descriptions, brittle deformation, elastic deformation, viscous deformation, viscoelastic deformation, plastic deformation, nonlinear fluids, stress, strain, Geodynamics