Similarities between Shear Zones of Different Magnitudes

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Research Article| June 01, 1970 Similarities between Shear Zones of Different Magnitudes J. S TCHALENKO J. S TCHALENKO Imperial College of Science and Technology, London S.W.7., England Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar GSA Bulletin (1970) 81 (6): 1625–1640. https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1970)81[1625:SBSZOD]2.0.CO;2 Article history received: 18 Aug 1969 rev-recd: 12 Jan 1970 first online: 02 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share MailTo Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation J. S TCHALENKO; Similarities between Shear Zones of Different Magnitudes. GSA Bulletin 1970;; 81 (6): 1625–1640. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1970)81[1625:SBSZOD]2.0.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGSA Bulletin Search Advanced Search Abstract An examination is made of the formation and development of shear zone structures on (1) the microscopic scale in the shear box test, (2) an intermediate scale in the Riedel experiment, and (3) the regional scale in the earthquake fault. On the basis of the resistance to shear, three structural stages are chosen for detailed study: the peak structure occurring at peak shearing resistance, the post-peak structure occurring after peak shearing resistance, and the residual structure occurring at residual shearing resistance. Most of the similarities in structure between the different scales at each of these stages are interpreted in terms of the mechanical properties of the material, the Coulomb failure criterion, and the kinematic restraints inherent in the type of deformation. Other similarities which are not as yet understood are described and suggested as topics for future research. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.