9313812 HIRTH In this project the PIs will carry out a series of experiments relevant to understanding the rheological behavior of the oceanic lithosphere. They will perform deformation experiments on serpentine and olivine aggregates in the presence/absence of fluids. An important goal of their study is to determine the brittle/plastic transition in their starting materials as a function of fluid activity and grain size.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Application #
9313812
Program Officer
David E. Epp
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1994-04-01
Budget End
1997-09-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1993
Total Cost
$163,575
Indirect Cost
Name
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Woods Hole
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02543