A mechanistic model for compaction of granular aggregates moderated by pressure solution

Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth

Volumn 108, Issue 11, 2003, Pages

  Yasuhara, Hideaki ^a   Elsworth, Derek ^a   Polak, Amir ^a  

^a PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Basin mechanics; Compaction; Dissolution; Permeability; Precipitation; Pressure solution

Indexed keywords

COMPACTION; DIAGENESIS; GRAIN BOUNDARY; PRESSURE SOLUTION;

EID: 1642268339     PISSN: 21699313     EISSN: 21699356     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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