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Laboratory Details
Laboratorio de Modelización Analógica de Estructuras Geológicas
The Laboratory of Analogue Modelling of Geological Structures of the Universidad de Granada is equipped with a table of experiments with two electric motors with variable speed (between 2 and 100 mm / hour). This allows multiple configurations of experiments in order to simulate different geological situations as shortening, extension, lateral sliding or combinations among them. The calibrated analogue materials are sand, silicone, glass microspheres. The rheology of these materials together with the imposed velocity range make that our experiment correspond to upper-crustal levels. The experiments are recorded photographically by programmable digital cameras over several days, allowing the development of automated experiments. Plasticine has also been used for educational purposes (bachelor’s degree).
Domain
Analogue modelling of geological processes
Organization name
Universidad de Granada (UGR)
Address
Avda. de las Palmeras, 4
18100
Armilla (Granada)
Spain