Dr. Yuval Boneh
 | Research Topics: Brittle – ductile transition, Rheology and strength of rocks, Mantle flow, Frictional sliding and fault damage
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Rocks fracture and flow due to ambient load
The Rock Deformation laboratory at BGU investigated the micro-scale physical mechanisms in which rocks fracture and flow due to ambient load under the range of pressure-temperature conditions residing at the earth’s depth. Our research contributes to the understanding of the seismic cycle, geological faults, and the dynamic of the deeper mantle.
Deformation of Earth's layer-forming minerals
The lab contains two main apparatuses for generating deformation under high pressures and elevated temperatures:
- The high-pressure and temperature “Griggs” solid-medium apparatus (above)
- Nanoindentation apparatus, which enables it to reach extremely high stresses at the tip of a diamond indenter (right).
