Simulating the earths crust?

Question

I would like to create a computer simulation which would fold two plane-ish surfaces into two crumpled-ish surfaces. This in order to simulate the earths crust movement and collisions resulting in mountain chains, vallies and hills etc.Is there any existing calculations or models for this? Are these models already put into computer simulations or are they just available on paper?What is the math behind this?

Answer 1

Is there any existing calculations or models for this?

The centripetal or radial outward force F = Mω²R is responsible for the equatorial bulge that causes a slight reduction in the gravitational force from that experienced at the poles where the rotational velocity is zero. This difference is enough to cause tectonic plates to move around on a frictionless surface.

F = Force of circumference, M = Mass, ω = rotational velocity, R = Radius

Are these models already put into computer simulations or are they just available on paper?

As far as I know, they have already been used to program computer simulations of the earth's crust, but they are also available on paper, such as in print textbooks. Three-dimensional computer modeling suggests that plate geometry is governed by feedback between lithospheric strength and patterns of mantle convection.

What is the math behind this?

The forces associated with subduction are ridge pull, slab push, viscous drag, and buoyancy. They are generally stated in the following equation:

F (ridge push) + F (slab pull) - F (viscous drag) - F (buoyancy) = 0

This notation is used since all the forces acting on a body must balance out to zero.