LABORATORY-DERIVED FRICTION LAWS AND THEIR APPLICATION TO SEISMIC FAULTING

@article{Marone1998LABORATORYDERIVEDFL,
  title={LABORATORY-DERIVED FRICTION LAWS AND THEIR APPLICATION TO SEISMIC FAULTING},
  author={Chris Marone},
  journal={Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences},
  year={1998},
  volume={26},
  pages={643-696}
}
  • C. Marone
  • Published 1 May 1998
  • Geology
  • Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences
This paper reviews rock friction and the frictional properties of earthquake faults. The basis for rate- and state-dependent friction laws is reviewed. The friction state variable is discussed, including its interpretation as a measure of average asperity contact time and porosity within granular fault gouge. Data are summarized showing that friction evolves even during truly stationary contact, and the connection between modern friction laws and the concept of “static” friction is discussed… 
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