Development of High Temperature Capability for Rotary Direct Shear Rock Deformation

该奖项将支持高温 旋转直接剪切岩石变形系统的能力。的 主要研究重点是获得断层/断裂的知识 在环境温度高的深度处。高温 能力也将允许韧性岩石变形的研究， 直接剪切，允许研究流变特性 以及岩石中变形结构的发展 菌株将处理三个主要领域，以增加高- 温度能力：样品夹套的修改， 修改样品夹以留出用于熔炉的空间， 建造一座熔炉。

This award will support the development of high-temperature capability for a rotary direct shear rock deformation system. The primary research focus is to gain knowledge of faulting/fracture at depth where the ambient temperature is high. High-temperature capability will also allow ductile rock deformation studies of direct shear, permitting investigations of rheological properties and the development of deformation textures in rocks at very large strains. Three principal areas will be addressed to add high- temperature capabilities: modification of the sample jacket, modification of the sample grips to allow space for a furnace, construction of a furnace.