GEO 571 - Mechanics of Geologic Materials

Elastic, thermal, and anelastic properties of geological materials. The course emphasizes a thermodynamic characterization of these properties including irreversible thermodynamics and nonhydrostatic thermodynamics. Specific applications to the Earth’s environment are discussed.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): GEO 551, GEO 552, or permission of instructor

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

Offered Fall alternate years