SwRI Physical Analog Modeling Publications: Physical Analog Modeling, a laboratory technique for reproducing the developmental sequence and overall geometry of geologic structures

Journal Articles
2005 | 2004 | 1999 | 1998

Published Abstracts
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 1999 | 1997

Journal Articles:

2005

Eisenstadt, G. and D. Sims, 2005. Evaluating sand and clay models: Do rheological differences matter? Journal of Structural Geology 27(8), 1399-1412.

Sims, D.W., A.P. Morris, D.A. Ferrill, and R. Sorkhabi, 2005. Extensional fault system evolution and reservoir connectivity. In Sorkhabi, R. and Tsuji, Y. (Eds.), Faults, Fluid Flow, and Petroleum Traps. American Association of Petroleum Geologists Memoir 85, American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Tulsa, OK, USA, p. 79-93.
 

2004

Ferrill, D.A., A.P. Morris, D.Y. Wyrick, D.W. Sims, and N.M. Franklin. Dilational fault slip and pit chain formation on Mars. GSA Today v. 14, no. 10, p. 4–12. 2004.

1999

Sims, D., D.A. Ferrill, and J.A. Stamatakos. "Role of a ductile décollement in the development of pull-apart basins." Journal of Structural Geology. Vol. 21. pp. 533–554. 1999.

1998

Rahe, B., D.A. Ferrill, and A.P. Morris. "Physical analog modeling of pull-apart basin evolution." Tectonophysics. Vol. 285. pp. 21–40. 1998.

Published Abstracts:

2006

Morris, A.P., D.A. Ferrill, D.W. Sims, D.Y. Wyrick, N.M. Franklin, Y. Tamura, and M. Takanashi. Analogue modelling of synchronous doming and regional extension reproduces fault patterns observed in Arabian Gulf oil fields. Structurally Complex Reservoirs, Geological Society of London, Burlington House, London, February 28-March 2, 2006.

Sims, D.W., D.Y. Wyrick, A.P. Morris, D.A. Ferrill, R.T. Pappalardo, and S.L. Colton. "Physical Models of Tectonic Resurfacing on Ganymede." Lunar and Planetary Science Conference 37. Lunar and Planetary Institute, No. 1774. 2006.

2005

Franklin, N.M., D.A. Ferrill, D.W. Sims, and A.P. Morris. Evolution and style of complex relay ramps in nature and analog models. American Association of Petroleum Geologists Annual Convention Abstracts, vol. 14, p. A47. 2005.

Sims, D.W., A.P. Morris, D.A. Ferrill, D.Y. Wyrick, Y. Tamura, and M. Takanashi. Simulation of fault patterns if offshore oil fields of the Arabian Gulf. American Association of Petroleum Geologists Annual Convention Abstracts, vol. 14, p. A129.  2005.

2004

Franklin, N.M., D.A. Ferrill, D.W. Sims, A.P. Morris, M.P. Rigney, E.A. Franke, and M.J. Magee. "A geometric approach to determining sub-seismic fault block strain." American Association of Petroleum Geologists National Meeting. Dallas, TX. 2004.

Sims, D.W., A.P. Morris, D.A. Ferrill, R. Sorkhabi, N.M. Franklin, and D.J. Waiting. "Rapid evaluation of extensional fault-system-controlled reservoir connectivity." American Association of Petroleum Geologists National Meeting. Dallas, TX. 2004.

2003

Sims, D.W., A.P. Morris, D.A. Ferrill, and D.J. Waiting. "A physical analog model of extensional deformation in the Yucca Mountain Region, Nevada." Geological Society of America Annual Convention, Seattle, WA. 2003.

Sims, D.W., A.P. Morris, D.A. Ferrill, D.Y. Wyrick, and S.L. Colton. "Physical models of pit chain formation over dilational faults on Mars." Lunar and Planetary Science Conference 34. Lunar and Planetary Institute, No. 2099. 2003.

2002

Sims, D.W., D.A. Ferrill, A.P. Morris, D.J. Waiting, F. Tsuneyama, Y. Tamura, and H. Okamura. "Influence of regional strains in development of faulted domes in the offshore Middle East." American Association of Petroleum Geologists Annual Meeting. Official Program. Vol. 11. p. A163. 2002.

2001

Sims, D.W., D.A. Ferrill, A.P. Morris, M. Ferguson, R. Sorkhabi. "Influence of fault geometry on reservoir connectivity." American Association of Petroleum Geologists Annual Meeting. Official Program. Vol. 10. p. A186. 2001.

1999

Sims, D.W., D.A. Ferrill, and J.A. Stamatakos. "Pull-apart basin development controlled by rheology and thickness of detachment zone." American Association of Petroleum Geologists Annual Meeting. Official Program. Vol. 8. p. A131. 1999.

1997

Ferrill, D.A., B. Rahe, and A.P. Morris. "Pull-apart basin evolution based on physical analog modeling and natural examples: Implications for hydrocarbon trapping." American Association of Petroleum Geologists Annual Convention. Abstracts with Programs. Vol. 6. pp. A34–A35. 1997.

Ferrill, D.A., D. Sims, J.A. Stamatakos, B. Rahe, and A.P. Morris. "Role of ductile detachment horizon in the development of pull-apart basins in physical analog models." American Association of Petroleum Geologists Annual Convention. Abstracts with Programs. Vol. 6. p. A35. 1997.

For more information about the physical analog modeling capabilities, presentations, or publications at SwRI or how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Darrell Sims at dsims@swri.org or (210) 522-6829, or David Ferrill, Ph.D., at dferrill@swri.org or (210) 522-6082.