San Andreas Fault Observatory at Depth -- Proposal --
Table of Contents

Cover Sheet

Project Summary

List of Figures
I. Introduction: Scientific Rationale and Experimental Plan
  • The Problem of Low Strength Faults
  • Implied Fault Zone Properties and Deformation Mechanisms
  • The Mechanical Involvement of Fluids in Faulting
  • The Physics of Earthquake Nucleation and Rupture Propagation
  • The Need for Drilling
II. The Parkfield Drilling Project
  • Why Parkfield?
  • The San Andreas Fault at Parkfield
  • The Expected M ~ 6 Parkfield Earthquake
  • Fault Zone Heterogeneity
III. Project Overview and Timetable
  • Overview of the Science Plan
  • Project Timetable and Hole Design
IV. Science Work Plans: Integrated Science Teams
  • Downhole Measurements
  • Measurements on Core, Cuttings and Fluids
  • Geophysical and Geological Site Characterization
  • Fault-Zone Monitoring
V. Drilling Operations and Project Management
  • Rotary Drilling
  • Testing Through Perforations
  • Continuous Coring
  • On-Site Technical Personnel
  • Services Requested from ICDP
  • Project Management
VI. Budget Summaries
  • Overall Project Budget
  • Stanford Budget
  • Budget Justification - Stanford University
VII. References Cited in Proposal
VIII. Appendices
  • A - Drilling and Coring Plans and Budgets