Mechanics of layer-bound polygonal faulting in fine-grained sediments

Journal of the Geological Society

Volumn 159, Issue 3, 2002, Pages 239-246

  Goulty, N R ^a  

^a DURHAM UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Clay; Compaction; Mechanics; Polygonal faults; Shear

Indexed keywords

COMPACTION; FAULTING; FINE GRAINED SEDIMENT; MECHANICS; SEDIMENTARY BASIN;

AUSTRALIA;

EID: 0036248416     PISSN: 00167649     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1144/0016-764901-111     Document Type: Article

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