Rock Mechanics and Earthquake Physics Laboratory

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Since 2018, we have used MUR (Departmenti di Eccellenza) and ERC project funds to build a laboratory where we study earthquake physics and fault mechanics. Our research is primarily conducted using prototype machines for rock deformation. 


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NomeE-mailStruttura
Cristiano Collettini cristiano.collettini@uniroma1.it DIPARTIMENTO DI SCIENZE DELLA TERRA

Dipartimento o centro ospitanteDipartimento o centro ospitante
DIPARTIMENTO DI SCIENZE DELLA TERRA
AttivitàAttività
  • Didattica 20 %
  • Ricerca 70 %
  • Servizio 10 %
Strumenti e attrezzatureStrumenti e attrezzature

NomeDescrizioneServizi offerti
BRAVA2.0Apparato biassiale con cella di confinamento per pressioni di 150 MPa e temperatura di 250°C. BRAVA2.0 è un apparato biassiale posto all’interno di una cella di confinamento e capace di caratterizzare le proprietà di attrito e di permeabilità delle faglie fino a pressioni di 150 MPa e temperatura di 100°C.
BIAX2 Una grande faglia sperimentale (30x70 cm) capace di svolgere esperimenti fino ad una forza di 1.5 MN.

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Nome stanzaEdificioPiano
012b, 012g CU005 PT

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Progetto di Eccellenza DST; ERC Tectonic & Hyquake; Eni; Total Energies


 


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During laboratory seismic cycles we use piezoelectric transducers, PZT, to measure different types of earthquakes (passive seismic) or to study the evolution of fault physical properties via ultrasonic investigations (active seismic).
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Our international leadership in these research areas is demonstrated by prestigious European funding (ERC, Marie Curie), awards, and by publications in high-impact journals (Nature, Science Advances, Nature Geoscience, Nature Communications). Unconventional aspects of our research include the study of induced seismicity related to modern geo-energy and research on green energy (CO₂ storage and geothermal energy).
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Rupture and seismic cycle complexities arise from structural and frictional heterogeneities: insights from a large (70 cm) laboratory fault.

  • Visualizza immagine During laboratory seismic cycles we use piezoelectric transducers, PZT, to measure different types of earthquakes (passive seismic) or to study the evolution of fault physical properties via ultrasonic investigations (active seismic).
  • Visualizza immagine Our international leadership in these research areas is demonstrated by prestigious European funding (ERC, Marie Curie), awards, and by publications in high-impact journals (Nature, Science Advances, Nature Geoscience, Nature Communications). Unconventional aspects of our research include the study of induced seismicity related to modern geo-energy and research on green energy (CO₂ storage and geothermal energy).
  • Visualizza immagine Rupture and seismic cycle complexities arise from structural and frictional heterogeneities: insights from a large (70 cm) laboratory fault.
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