[CIG-SHORT] static friction and cohesion on fault (2D)

[Brad Aagaard]

Bobby,

I suggest plotting the traction time histories on the fault. You should 
behavior consistent with the fault constitutive model and parameters you 
are choosing.

Regards,
Brad


On 11/8/12 5:09 PM, BOK10 at pitt.edu wrote:
> I have a 2D model with a fault that I have static friction and cohesion
> on, but no matter what friction (0-1) or cohesion (0-200 kpa) estimates I
> pick, the slip rates along the fault are identical and occur in the same
> exact time-step. I am pushing the blocks past one another by applying
> velocity boundary conditions. I didn't have this problem before until I
> changed the geometry of my faults slightly. Is there something else that
> could be causing this?
>
> Bobby
>
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