Teaching the Rate-and-State Friction Law using Interactive Computational Modelling

Maria C. Neves, Rui Gomes Neves

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Abstract

A learning sequence with interactive computational modelling based on Modellus designed for introductory seismology university courses is discussed. The sequence considers earthquake generation mechanics and applies Modellus to determine the evolution of the friction coefficient as given by the rate-and-state friction law governing the frictional instabilities that give rise to earthquakes. Laboratory experiments indicate that the rate-and-state friction law applies not only to rocks but also to some metals, paper, wood, and some plastics. The use of Modellus allows for a parametric study of the equations and for students to create the mathematical models on their own, which ultimately helps them achieve a better understanding of the complex earthquake phenomena.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIP Conference Proceedings
EditorsTheodore E. Simos, Theodore E. Simos, Theodore E. Simos, Theodore E. Simos, Theodore E. Simos, Theodore E. Simos, Charalambos Tsitouras
PublisherAIP - American Institute of Physics
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9780735449541
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Jun 2024
EventInternational Conference of Numerical Analysis and Applied Mathematics 2022, ICNAAM 2022 - Heraklion, Greece
Duration: 19 Sept 202225 Sept 2022

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Number1
Volume3094
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference of Numerical Analysis and Applied Mathematics 2022, ICNAAM 2022
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityHeraklion
Period19/09/2225/09/22

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