Principles of Earthquake Source Mechanics

Hardback

Main Details

Title Principles of Earthquake Source Mechanics
Authors and Contributors      By (author) B. V. Kostrov
By (author) Shamita Das
SeriesCambridge Monographs on Mechanics
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:308
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreApplied mathematics
ISBN/Barcode 9780521303453
ClassificationsDewey:551.22
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 1 Tables, unspecified; 65 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 27 January 1989
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Kostrov and Das present a general theoretical model summarizing our current knowledge of fracture mechanics as applied to earthquakes and earthquake source processes. Part I explains continuum and fracture mechanics, providing the reader with some background and context. Part II continues with a discussion of the inverse problem of earthquake source theory and a description of the seismic moment tensor. Part III presents specific earthquake source models. Although data processing and acquisition techniques are discussed only in simplified form for illustrative purposes, the material in this book will aid in better orienting and developing these techniques. The aim of this book is to explore the phenomena underlying earthquake fracture and present a general theoretical model for earthquake source processes. The data processing and acquisition techniques described will aid in better orienting and developing these systems.