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9.1 Finite-Element Models
We focus on the general characteristics of the rupture behavior for
these simulations. Consequently, where possible, we consider only the
volume immediately surrounding the fault to reduce the computation
effort and storage requirements. This allows these simulations to run
on a Sun workstation. When we
need to examine dynamic failure in a homogeneous half-space with a
larger fault, we use the finite-element model for the
homogeneous half-space from section 7.1.
Brad Aagaard, October 5, 2000
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