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Rheological and Seismic Properties of Solid-Melt Systems

A Mechanical Spectroscopy Study

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  • © 2014

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Authors:
  1. Su-Ying Chien

    1. Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  • Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the University of Cambridge, UK
  • Describes a broad range of experimental approaches to understand mineral mechanics
  • Includes applications to igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary systems
  • Links new data with developing theories

Part of the book series: Springer Theses (Springer Theses)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
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  2. Introduction

    • Su-Ying Chien
    Pages 1-18

  3. Experimental Methods

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    Pages 19-30

  4. Sample Characteristics

    • Su-Ying Chien
    Pages 31-49

  5. Thermal Relaxations in Gabbro and Basalt

    • Su-Ying Chien
    Pages 51-81

  6. Glass Transition and Brittle Failure of Crystal-Glass Silicates

    • Su-Ying Chien
    Pages 83-100

  7. Crackling Noise in Basalt and Gabbro

    • Su-Ying Chien
    Pages 101-120

  8. Fluid Pressure and Failure Modes of Sandstones

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    Pages 121-145

  9. Conclusions

    • Su-Ying Chien
    Pages 147-150

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 151-159
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About this book

Our understanding of the rheological and seismic properties of the Earth’s interior relies on interpreting geophysical observations using mineral physics data. The complexity of natural materials complicates these interpretations, but here the key features of such materials in controlling the attenuation of seismic waves are determined by a set of careful experiments. This thesis clearly explains how dynamic mechanical spectroscopy has been used to determine the visco-elastic properties of igneous and sedimentary rocks containing geological fluids. These experiments highlight, for the first time, the importance of mineral and rock microstructures as controls on geophysical properties of solids, particularly near the melting point. The results have impacts in areas ranging from volcanic processes, through the structure of the deep Earth, to fluid-saturated porous media.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

    Su-Ying Chien

About the author

Su-Ying Chien studied Earth Sciences at National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, carrying out Masters research on the properties of silica at high pressure and temperature by ultrasonic measurements. Her Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge developed her interests into the realms of low-frequency mechanics of Earth materials, as described here.

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