Integrated Modeling of Mountain Building Processes in Fold-and-Thrust Belts

两种模型目前应用于大规模 挤压构造导致的造山运动。 一种是认为褶皱构造的过程- 逆冲造山带连绵不断， 临界楔形假设（Critical wedge hypothesis） 另一个是 这些过程是离散和不连续的， 与实际的结构观察一致。 这项工作将 试图用有限元法来调和这些假设 结合结构和热分析 参数，系统地探索不同的推力 场景，并测试模拟的后果， 相关意见。 预计结果将增加到 了解山脉的形成过程。

Two models are currently applied to large-scale mountain building resulting from compressional tectonics. One maintains that the processes in the construction of fold- and-thrust mountain belts are continuous and are everywhere at failure (the critical wedge hypothesis). The other is that these processes are discrete and discontinuous, more in keeping with actual structural observations. This work will attempt to reconcile these hypotheses by a finite element analysis that incorporates both structural and thermal parameters, to systematically explore different thrusting scenarios and to test the modeled consequences against relevant observations. Results are expected to add to understanding of the process of mountain building.