9706548 Cooke Flexural slip along bedding is a common occurrence in folding, and have a variety of consequences to the development of folds. This study will investigate mechanical stratigraphy, lateral variations in apparent friction along bedding and deformation within individual layers of rocks involved in the East Kaibab Monocline. These field observations will be compared to numerically predicted results, and the role of flexural slip in fold development assessed. Also included is consideration of the possible influence of exhumation on flexure. Results are intended to provide criteria for determining the relative contributions of tectonic loading and exhumation to observed brittle structures and fold form.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Earth Sciences (EAR)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9706548
Program Officer
Thomas O. Wright
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1997-08-15
Budget End
1999-06-08
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
$110,000
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Wisconsin Madison
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Madison
State
WI
Country
United States
Zip Code
53715