Research
The research activities of the Experimental Rock Deformation Group aim to provide fundamental data on rock properties and deformation mechanisms. Combining the experimental work with microstructural analysis and microphysical modelling studies, we try to understand, model and predict a wide range of geological, geotechnical and geodynamical processes. In this context, most research activities of the Experimental Rock Deformation Group can be broadly placed in three themes: Seismicity, Sustainability and Crust and Lithosphere.
Providing fundamental data on rock properties and deformation mechanisms
Sustainability Creating a more sustainable world, our society faces enormous challenges. Read here how the HPT lab contributes to these challenges by investigating how to safely utilize the subsurface for the energy transition.
Seismicity Interested in (induced) seismicity from a rock mechanics point of view? Our researchers at the HPT lab study fault and earthquake mechanics to understand how faults behave.
Crust and Lithosphere How do microphysical processes influence large scale geological processes in the lithosphere, like mountain building? To gain insight in these processes researchers at the HPT lab try conduct deformation experiments and study the resulting microstructures.
