Table 2 Initial values of stresses and fault constitutive parameters.
From: Assessment of the finite element solutions for 3D spontaneous rupture using GeoFEM
| Â | Within fault 30-by-15 km | Outside fault | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Nucleation | Outside nucleation | Â |
Initial values | Â | Â | Â |
Normal stress σ n (MPa) | 120.0 | 120.0 | 120.0 |
Initial friction coefficient μ0 | 0.68 | 0.58333 | 0.58333 |
Initial shear stress τ0 = μ0σ n (MPa) | 81.6 | 70.0 | 70.0 |
Fault constitutive parameters | Â | Â | Â |
Static shear friction coefficient μ s | 0.677 | 0.677 | ∞ |
Dynamic friction coefficient μ d | 0.525 | 0.525 | — |
Static shear yielding stress τ d = μ s σ n (MPa) | 81.24 | 81.24 | ∞ |
Dynamic shear stress τ d = μ d σ n (MPa) | 63.0 | 63.0 | — |
Slip distance d0 (m) | 0.40 | 0.40 | — |