Description

Research under Fault and Rock Mechanics (FARM) is designed to support mechanics-oriented studies via the linked disciplines of experimental rock deformation, field observation, and modeling. Greatest emphasis will be given to research that can increase our understanding of fault behavior during nucleation and dynamic earthquake slip and thereby provide useful input for models of dynamic rupture. This includes laboratory, modeling, and field studies aimed at determining the maximum possible ground shaking that can result from plausible extreme behavior at the earthquake source. Collaboration with SAFOD studies is strongly encouraged. Also of importance, but of lower priority, is to conduct coordinated field, laboratory and theoretical studies to determine the time evolution of physical parameters during the inter-seismic period that might control the onset and characteristics of earthquake faulting. Such parameters might include those controlling fault/fluid interactions and frictional properties.

Chair: Terry Tullis
Co-Chair: Judith Chester

2006 Overview

2006 SCEC Request for Proposals

2005 Overview

2005 Workshops and Activities

SCEC-Funded projects related to Fault and Rock Mechanics in 2005

2005 SCEC Request for Proposals

2004 Overview

Annual Report for Fault and Rock Mechanics

2004 Workshops and Activities

SCEC-Funded projects related to Fault and Rock Mechanics in 2004

2004 SCEC Request for Proposals

2003 Overview

2003 SCEC Request for Proposals