Martin SCHÖPFER, Mag., Dr.

martin.schoepfer@univie.ac.at

Room Number: 2B449
Tel.: +43-1-4277-53363
Fax: +43-1-4277-9534

Research interests:

Mechanical modelling of fault zones, joints and caldera collapse using Discrete Element Method modelling.

Projects:

Quantitative Parameterisation of Fault Zones in Outcrop for Inclusion in Reservoir Models (QUAFF) (Web)

Selected Publications:

Schöpfer, M.P.J., Arslan, A., Walsh, J.J. & Childs, C. (2011). Reconciliation of contrasting theories for fracture spacing in layered rocks. Journal of Structural Geology 33, 551-565.

Holohan, E.P., Schöpfer, M.P.J. & Walsh, J.J. (2011). Mechanical and geometric controls on the structural evolution of pit crater and caldera subsidence. Journal of Geophysical Research 116, B07202.

Schöpfer, M.P.J., Abe, S., Childs, C. & Walsh, J.J. (2009). The impact of porosity and crack density on the elasticity, strength and friction of cohesive granular materials: Insights from DEM modelling. International Journal of Rock Mechanics & Mining Sciences 46, 250-261.

Childs, C., Manzocchi, T., Walsh, J.J., Bonson, C.G., Nicol, A. & Schöpfer, M.P.J. (2009). A geometric model of fault zone and fault rock thickness variations. Journal of Structural Geology 31, 115-220.

Schöpfer, M.P.J., Childs, C. & Walsh, J.J. (2007). 2D Distinct Element modeling of the structure and growth of normal faults in multilayer sequences. Part 1: Model calibration, boundary conditions and selected results. Journal of Geophysical Research 112, B10401.

Schöpfer, M.P.J., Childs, C. & Walsh, J.J. (2007). 2D Distinct Element modeling of the structure and growth of normal faults in multilayer sequences. Part 2: Impact of confining pressure and strength contrast on fault zone geometry and growth. Journal of Geophysical Research 112, B10404.

Schöpfer, M.P.J., Childs, C., Walsh, J.J., Manzocchi, T. & Koyi, H.A. (2007). Geometrical analysis of the refraction and segmentation of normal faults in periodically layered sequences. Journal of Structural Geology 29, 318-335.

Bonson, C.G., Childs, C., Walsh, J.J., Schöpfer, M.P.J. & Carboni, V. (2007). Geometric and kinematic controls on the internal structure of a large normal fault in massive limestones: the Maghlaq Fault, Malta. Journal of Structural Geology 29, 336-354.

Schöpfer, M.P.J., Childs, C. & Walsh, J.J. (2006). Localisation of normal faults in multilayer sequences. Journal of Structural Geology 28, 816-833.