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stress field model. There is little difference in modelled fault stability; <strong>the</strong> model shows similar<br />

modelled fault slip (Fig. 4.20) and rock mass yielding (Fig. 4.21) as compared to models subjected<br />

to a homogeneous stress field (Figs. 4.6 to 4.9).<br />

Figure 4.18: Tectonic model for (A) elastic model and (B) plastic model. Faults are assigned a cohesion <strong>of</strong><br />

0 MPa and a friction angle <strong>of</strong> 35 degrees. Scale is in MPa.<br />

Figure 4.19: Tectonic model for (A) elastic model and (B) plastic model. Faults are assigned a cohesion <strong>of</strong><br />

0 MPa and a friction angle <strong>of</strong> 35 degrees. Scale is in MPa.<br />

Figure 4.20: Tectonic model for (A) elastic model and (B) plastic model. Faults are assigned a cohesion <strong>of</strong><br />

0 MPa and a friction angle <strong>of</strong> 35 degrees.<br />

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