Theory of scale models as applied to the study of geologic structures

Research Article| October 01, 1937 Theory of scale models as applied to the study of geologic structures M. KING HUBBERT M. KING HUBBERT Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Author and Article Information M. KING HUBBERT Publisher: Geological Society of America Received: 01 Mar 1937 First Online: 02 Mar 2017 Online Issn: 1943-2674 Print Issn: 0016-7606 © 1937 Geological Society of America GSA Bulletin (1937) 48 (10): 1459–1520. https://doi.org/10.1130/GSAB-48-1459 Article history Received: 01 Mar 1937 First Online: 02 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation M. KING HUBBERT; Theory of scale models as applied to the study of geologic structures. GSA Bulletin 1937;; 48 (10): 1459–1520. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/GSAB-48-1459 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGSA Bulletin Search Advanced Search Abstract INTRODUCTIONMany of the phenomena of physical science are simple enough and well enough understood that they are amenable to complete mathematical analysis without recourse to auxiliary experimentation. There are other phenomena, however, which, though being made up of well-understood simple systems, are so complicated as a whole as to render complete mathematical analysis difficult or impossible. The distribution of stress in a complicated machine part, or the flow of water in an irregularly shaped vessel, would constitute examples of the latter kind.When something must be known about one of these more complicated problems it is usual, whenever possible, to obtain the desired information empirically by direct experimentation. Often, however, the thing studied is too large to be experimented with. Or, as in the case of large engineering structures, the information on a bridge, dam, or building is needed in advance of designing the structure.Under these conditions, where . . . This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.