2008 Joint Meeting of The Geological Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies with the Gulf Coast Section of SEPM
Session No. 129 Sunday, 5 October 2008
8:00 AM-12:00 PM, George R. Brown Convention Center: 351AD

T73. Advances in Discontinuum Numerical Modeling in the Study of Earth Structure and Deformation (GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division)

Julia K. Morgan, Patrick J. McGovern and David Sparks, Presiding
 Paper #Start Time
129-18:00 AM Controls on the Shape and Kinematics Mountain Belts: Insights from Distinct Element Modeling: VIETOR, Tim, Geoforschungszentrum Potsdam, Telegrafenberg, Potsdam, 14473, Germany, tim_vietor@yahoo.com and ONCKEN, Onno, Lithosphere Dynamics, GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Telegrafenberg, Potsdam, 14473, Germany
129-28:20 AM Particle Dynamics Simulations of Fold and Thrust Belt Evolution: Exploring the Effects of Backstops, Cohesive Strengths, and Strain Rates: MORGAN, Julia K., Department of Earth Science, Rice University, MS-126, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, morganj@rice.edu
129-38:35 AM Three-Dimensional Particle Dynamics Simulations of Oblique Plate Convergence: TATE, Garrett W. and MORGAN, Julia K., Department of Earth Science, Rice University, MS-126, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, gtate@rice.edu
129-48:50 AM Distinct Element Method (DEM) Modelling of Laboratory to Outcrop-Scale Fracturing of Natural Rocks: SCHÖPFER, Martin P.J.1, CHILDS, Conrad1, WALSH, John J.1, ABE, Steffen2, ARSLAN, Arzu1, and HOLOHAN, Eoghan P.1, (1) Fault Analysis Group, UCD School of Geological Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland, martin@fag.ucd.ie, (2) Lehrgebiet für Geologie-Endogene Dynamik, RWTH Aachen, Lochnerstrasse 4-20, Aachen, 52056, Germany
129-59:10 AM Geometrical Effects of Fault Bends on Fault Stick Slip Behavior and Deformation: Insights from Distinct Element Simulations: GUO, Yonggui, Earth Science, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, yonggui@rice.edu
129-69:25 AM Strain Localization and Mechanical Coupling during Fault-Bend Folding: Insights from Discrete Element Simulations: BENESH, Nathan P., Earth & Planetary Sciences, Harvard University, 20 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA 02138, benesh@fas.harvard.edu, MORGAN, Julia K., Rice Univ, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005-1892, and SHAW, John H., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138
129-79:40 AM SSPX: A Program to Visualize Strain in Discrete Element Models: CARDOZO, Nestor, Center for Integrated Petroleum Research, Realfagbygget 4th. floor, Allegaten 41, Bergen, N-5007, Norway, nfcd@mac.com and ALLMENDINGER, Richard, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Cornell University, 3128 Snee Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853-1504
 9:55 AM Break
129-810:10 AM Volcanic Spreading and Lateral Variations in the Structure of Olympus Mons, Mars: Insights from Particle Dynamics Simulations: MCGOVERN, Patrick J., Lunar and Planetary Institute, 3600 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058-1113, mcgovern@lpi.usra.edu and MORGAN, Julia K., Department of Earth Science, Rice University, MS-126, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005
129-910:25 AM Effects of Density Driven Deformation within Volcanic Edifices Using Discrete Element Simulations: FARRELL, Lindsay L., Department of Earth Science, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, MS 126, Houston, TX 77005, llf1@rice.edu, MORGAN, Julia K., Earth Science, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, MS 126, Houston, TX 77005, and MCGOVERN, Patrick J., Lunar and Planetary Institute, 3600 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058-1113
129-1010:40 AM Deformation Styles of Allochthonous Salt Sheets during Differential Loading Conditions: Insights from Discrete Element Models: MAXWELL, Scott, Earth Science, Rice University, MS 126, PO Box 1892, Houston, TX 77251-1892, scott.maxwell@rice.edu and MORGAN, Julia, Earth Science, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, MS 126, Houston, TX 77005
129-1110:55 AM Discrete Element Modeling of Coupled Processes: MALTHE-SØRENSSEN, Anders, Physics of Geological Processes, University of Oslo, PO BOX 1048, Oslo 0316 Norway, anders.malthe-sorenssen@fys.uio.no
129-1211:15 AM Viscous Granular Flow: DEM Models of Diffusion Creep: SPARKS, David W., Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, TAMU, MS3115, College Station, TX 77843, sparks@geo.tamu.edu and NEWMAN, Julie, Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843
129-1311:30 AM Quantifying the Effects of Cementation on Hydromechanical Properties of Granular Porous Media Using Discrete Element Models: PLOURDE, Kathleen1, BOUTT, David1, GOODWIN, Laurel2, and COOK, Jennie2, (1) Department of Geosciences, University of Massachusetts, Morrill Science Center, 611 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01003, kplourde@geo.umass.edu, (2) Dept. of Geology & Geophysics, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706

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