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A user-friendly introduction to numerical modelling of geodynamic processes, this textbook gives students and new Earth Science researchers a solid grounding in basic mathematical theory, before introducing key numerical and modelling methods. With 47 practical exercises and 67 MATLAB examples, this accessible resource encourages readers to experiment with geodynamic models.

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Numerical modelling of geodynamic processes was predominantly the domain of high-level mathematicians experienced in numerical and computational techniques. Now, for the first time, students and new researchers in the Earth Sciences can learn the basic theory and applications from a single, accessible reference text. Assuming only minimal prerequisite mathematical training (simple linear algebra and derivatives) the author provides a solid grounding in basic mathematical theory and techniques, including continuum mechanics and partial differential equations, before introducing key numerical and modelling methods. 8 well-documented, state-of-the-art visco-elasto-plastic, 2-D models are then presented, which allow robust modelling of key dynamic processes such as subduction, lithospheric extension, collision, slab break-off, intrusion emplacement, mantle convection and planetary core formation. Incorporating 47 practical exercises and 67 MATLAB examples (for which codes are available online at , this textbook provides a user-friendly introduction for graduate courses or self-study, encouraging readers to experiment with geodynamic models.

Author Biography

Taras Gerya was awarded a Ph.D. in 1990 from the Moscow State University and went on to become a Senior Researcher and Head of the Laboratory of Metamorphism at the Institute of Experimental Mineralogy, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow. He was awarded a Habilitation in petrology before moving to the Ruhr University of Bochum, Germany in 2000 as an Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Research Fellow. In 2004 he took up a position as Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Earth Sciences at ETH-Zurich, Switzerland, while continuing to be an Adjunct Professor in the Geology Department of Moscow State University. He was awarded a Habilitation in numerical geodynamic modelling by ETH-Zurich in 2008 and the Golden Owl Prize 2008 from ETH students for teaching of continuum mechanics and numerical geodynamic modelling. Dr Gerya is the author of over 50 papers on geodynamic modelling in leading peer-review journals.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. The continuity equation; 2. Density and gravity; 3. Numerical solutions of partial differential equations; 4. Stress and strain; 5. The momentum equation; 6. Viscous rheology of rocks; 7. Numerical solutions of the momentum and continuity equations; 8. The advection equation and marker-in-cell method; 9. The heat conservation equation; 10. Numerical solution of the heat conservation equation; 11. 2-D thermomechanical code structure; 12. Elasticity and plasticity; 13. 2-D implementation of visco-elastic-plastic rheology; 14. The multi-grid method; 15. Programming of 3-D problems; 16. Numerical benchmarks; 17. Design of 2-D numerical geodynamic models; Epilogue: outlook; Appendix: MATLAB program examples; References; Index.

Review

'The book is written in a light and engaging style such that it deserves a place on the recommended reading list of any undergraduate or Masters course that includes geodynamics. Additionally, it will be a valuable resource for any geoscientist who wants to include geodynamic modelling within their research activities.' Geological Magazine "...a great introduction to computational geodynamics. It constitutes an excellent starting point for graduate and PhD students, but also experts of Earth sciences that are new to the field of numerical modeling." Pagegoph

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'The book is written in a light and engaging style such that it deserves a place on the recommended reading list of any undergraduate or Masters course that includes geodynamics. Additionally, it will be a valuable resource for any geoscientist who wants to include geodynamic modelling within their research activities.' Geological Magazine

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A user-friendly introduction to numerical modelling of geodynamic processes, this textbook gives students and new Earth Science researchers a solid grounding in basic mathematical theory, before introducing key numerical and modelling methods. With 47 practical exercises and 67 MATLAB examples, this accessible resource encourages readers to experiment with geodynamic models.

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A user-friendly introduction to numerical modelling of geodynamic processes, this textbook gives students and new Earth Science researchers a solid grounding in basic mathematical theory, before introducing key numerical and modelling methods. With 47 practical exercises and 67 MATLAB examples, this accessible resource encourages readers to experiment with geodynamic models.

Details ISBN0521887542 Author Taras Gerya Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2009 ISBN-10 0521887542 ISBN-13 9780521887540 Format Hardcover Short Title INTRO TO NUMERICAL GEODYNAMIC Language English Media Book DEWEY 550.151 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 358 Publication Date 2009-12-17 Replaced by 9781107143142 Audience Professional and Scholarly AU Release Date 2009-12-17 NZ Release Date 2009-12-17 UK Release Date 2009-12-17 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises; 5 Tables, unspecified; 45 Halftones, unspecified; 93 Line drawings, unspecified We've got this

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