In our study we find, from the analysis of VLBI observations, small quasi-periodic fluctuations of the period and quality factor of retrograde Free Core Nutation (FCN), ranging mainly between 429.8 to 430.8 days and 17000 to 21000, respectively. To this end, we use resonant effects in several dominant forced nutation terms to calculate the period and quality factor of FCN in running 6-year intervals. We also recently demonstrated that the atmospheric and oceanic excitations are capable of exciting FCN. Both amplitude and phase of the geophysically excited motion are consistent with the values observed by VLBI, in the interval of tens of years. The geophysical excitations are now numerically integrated, using Brzeziński’s broadband Liouville equations, and removed from the observed celestial pole offsets. The remaining part is then used to derive the period and quality factor of FCN in running intervals, and to study the temporal stability of these important Earth parameters. It is demonstrated that the observed quasi-periodic variations of both parameters are probably not caused by these geophysical excitations., Jan Vondrák and Cyril Ron., and Obsahuje bibliografii
PATNET, the seismic network of the University of Patras, monitores regularly the seismic activity in the whole western Greece, using for a HYPO location a model, derived as an average representation for this broad area. One of the active regions of the western Greece is the Gulf of Corinth, which central part lies partially on the edge of the PATNET. Due to this and to the fact that the PATNET stations have mostly the vertical component only, the PATNET HYPO location of events in this region are often characterized by large standard errors in epicentres and especially in depths. Using a sequence of small earthquakes that occurred from February to May 2001 close to the city of Aigion, and was recorded by PATNET and as well by local Corinth rift laboratory (CRL) three-component network (CRLNET), we have derived for PATNET station and local model constants whose aplication improves the PATNET HYPO location of events in central part of Gulf of Corinth. These constants represent the main result useful for improvement of the future PATNET location in the given region., Jaromír Janský, Efthimios Sokos, Anna Serpetsidaki and Helene Lyon-Caen., and Obsahuje bibliografické odkazy
The results obtained by four years long TM 71 extensometer monitoring of 3D micro-tectonic displacements of Dinaric Fault Zone on two sites, being 260 m apart in Postojna Cave, were statistically evaluated with different methods (Kolmogorov- Smirnov test, comparison between relative displacement and earthquakes, linear regression, Kruskal-Wallis one-way analysis of variance, histograms and correlation coefficients). Responses to stress changes regarding x, y and z-axes are not the same on two monitoring sites even if we are monitoring the same fault zone. Kolmogorov-Smirnov test for comparing the two curves is applicable only for three axes combination (Postojna 1 z - Postojna 2 z, Postojna 2 y - Postojna 1 z, and Postojna 2 z - Postojna 2 y). Kruskal-Wallis analysis is most representative for z-axes. Some sharp peaks coincide with earthquake occurrences (Krn M=5.2, Cerkno M=4.0, Ilirska Bistrica M=3.9, Brežice M=2.9 and Krško M=3.1). Generally we detect very small tectonic deformations, dextral horizontal movement of 0.05 mm in 4 years for Postojna 1 and extension of 0.03 mm in 4 years for Postojna 2. Discrepancies between two sites can be attributed to complex geological structure and by the fact that studied fault zone is cut by cross-Dinaric fault zone., Stanka Šebela, Janez Turk, Janez Mulec, Blahoslav Košťák and Josef Stemberk., and Obsahuje bibliografii
The techniques of the method of the coupled modelling was substantially extended and used for solving problems connected with underground constructions for various materials and appropriate structural systems. In principle, a combination of linear effects of the external loading and material and time-dependent nonlinear change in structures was considered. Assessment of rock behaviour in surrounding of utility tunnels, solution of the structural strength below foundation, back analysis of reinforced soil slopes and studies of slopes endangered by groundwater were carried out., Petr Procházka and Jiřina Trčková., and Obsahuje bibliografii
Uranium deposits, between which gas storage are being designed, the Rožná deposit and Olší deposit, are situated on the east edge of the Strážek Moldanubicum in Bohemian Masiff. Based on structural analysis it was possible to carry out the first rough prediction of potential weak zones in the rock mass. The structural analysis was also one of the supporting materials for determining the geometry and design method for the mine workings for the gas storage and for the advancing exploration of the gas storage region. Until now, the measurement of foliation planes and discontinuity planes in the survey crosscut V1-XXI and in a survey connecting gate GR1-XXI has been carried out. The results of interpretation of the measurement and monitoring of ductile elements (foliations) and joints (ruptures) as well as dislocations interpretation from the mine maps can be summarized and quoted in the contribution., Jiří Ptáček, Rostislav Melichar, Antonín Hájek, Petr Koníček, Kamil Souček, Lubomír Staš, Petr Kříž and Josef Lazárek., and Obsahuje bibliografii
The irregular distribution of stress in rock mass is a decisive factor for the origin of rock bursts. Besides, a sound knowledge of stress distribution is very important in the excavation of mine workings. Stress state is affected both by natural stress, including the gravitational, tectonic, hydraulic and residual stress and the stress induced by mining operations. Natural stress fields are defined by their geological structure and rock properties. It is important in mining practice to understand that there is a close relationship between recent and residual tectonic stress, as defined by tectonic evolution and tectonic structure. Since 1994, a large number of horizontal stress measurements have been carried out at a depth of 600 m to 800 m under the surface. The application of the results obtained from the measurements of stress and their comparison with the results of structural analysis and their generalization for the Karviná subbasin can be an important contribution to optimize the timespace designs of the mining activity., Petr Waclawik, Jiří Ptáček and Radomír Grygar., and Obsahuje bibliografii
Preferential flow paths in the crust, as caused by the presence of the Luchlompolo fault in the drilled section of the Kola Superdeep Borehole (SG-3) and the dip angle of the rock structural elements (layering, schistosity, banding), are favourable for migration of deep fluids to the Earth’s surface. An investigation of the structure, anisotropy and permeability of rocks under PT-conditions in the SG-3 section, in addition to the occurrence of He-isotopes, reveals that the high-permeability zones of the exposed crustal segment are related to two important structural elements of the section: in the upper zone - to the Luchlompolo fault, in the lower one to the contact between the Proterozoic and Archaean complexes. The obtained results on the rock samples from SG-3 indicate a rough correlation between permeability and elastic anisotropy of various rock samples. Simulating increased PT-conditions, corresponding to the relevant depths of 6-8 km document the overlapping temperature and pressure effect, i.e. resulting in a sharp decrease of rock permeability., Felix F. Gorbatsevich, Serafim V. Ikorsky and Andrey V. Zharikov., and Obsahuje bibliografii