With the help of two-dimensional numerical models this paper investigates three aspects of heterogeneous deformation around rigid objects: (1) the nature of particle paths; (2) the development of strain shadow zones; and (3) the drag patterns of passive markers. In simple shear, spherical objects develop typically a concentric vortex motion, showing particle paths with an eye (double-bulge)-shaped separatrix. The separatrix has no finite dimension along the central line, parallel to the shear direction. Under a combination of pure shear and simple shear, the particle paths assume a pattern with a bow-tie shaped separatrix. With increase in the ratio of pure shear to simple shear (Sr), the separatrix around the object shrinks in size. The axial ratio of the object (R) is another important factor that controls the geometry of particle paths. When R<1.5, the loci of a particle close to the object form an elliptical shell with the long axis lying along the central line. With increase in axial ratio R, the loci form a doublet elliptical shell structure. Objects with R>3 do not show closed particle paths, but give rise to elliptical or circular spiral particle paths.
The development of strain shadow zones against equant rigid bodies depends strongly on the strain ratio Sr. When Sr=0 (simple shear), they develop opposite to the extensional faces of the object, forming a typical σ-type tail. The structure has a tendency to die out with an increase in the pure shear component of the bulk deformation (Sr). The initial angle of the long axis of the object with the shear direction (φ) and the axial ratio of the object (R) determine the development of strain shadow zones near inequant rigid objects. Objects with large R and φ between 60 and 120° form pronounced zones of low finite strain, giving rise to strain shadow structures. A geometrical classification of diverse drag patterns of passive markers around rigid objects is presented along with their conditions of formation. 相似文献
Dome and basin folds are structures with circular or slightly elongate outcrop patterns, which can form during single- and polyphase deformation in various tectonic settings. We used power-law viscous rock analogues to simulate single-phase dome-and-basin folding of rocks undergoing dislocation creep. The viscosity ratio between a single competent layer and incompetent matrix was 5, and the stress exponent of both materials was 7. The samples underwent layer-parallel shortening under bulk pure constriction.Increasing initial layer thickness resulted in a decrease in the number of domes and basins and an increase in amplitude, A, arc-length, L, wavelength, λ, and layer thickness, Hf. Samples deformed incrementally show progressive development of domes and basins until a strain of eY=Z = −30% is attained. During the dome-and-basin formation the layer thickened permanently, while A, L, and λ increased. A dominant wavelength was not attained. The normalized amplitude (A/λ) increased almost linearly reaching a maximum of 0.12 at eY=Z = −30%. During the last increment of shortening (eY=Z = −30 to −40%) the domes and basins did not further grow, but were overprinted by a second generation of non-cylindrical folds. Most of the geometrical parameters of the previously formed domes and basins behaved stable or decreased during this phase. The normalized arc-length (L/Hf) of domes and basins is significantly higher than that of 2D cylindrical folds. For this reason, the normalized arc length can probably be used to identify domes and basins in the field, even if these structures are not fully exposed in 3D. 相似文献