Mechanical Earth Modeling Lecture #3: State of Stresses by Ali N.
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Which of the following is NOT a component of a geomechanical model?

  • Fractures and Faults
  • Rock Strength (UCS)
  • Pore Pressure (Pp)
  • Magnetic Declination (correct)

    • What is the vertical principal stress typically called?

  • Overburden stress (Sv) (correct)
  • Fracture stress
  • Maximum horizontal stress (SH)
  • Minimum horizontal stress (Sh)

    • In a strike-slip faulting regime, which principal stress is the intermediate stress?

  • $S_v$ (correct)
  • $S_{Hmax}$
  • $S_{hmin}$
  • None of the above

    • In a normal faulting regime, which principal stress is the largest?

    <p>$S_v$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a reverse faulting (thrust) regime, which principal stress is the smallest?

    <p>$S_v$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a principal stress?

    <p>Lateral stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

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