Geology Fault Seal Capacity Sgr Calculator
Throw-window independently mapped clay volume inventory SGR; not calibrated seal pressure or actual fault continuity. Caller independently establishes matching units, evidence, method edition and applicability; output is not compliance, diagnosis, work-safety approval, geological identity or validated hazard prediction.
Description
A shale-gouge-style fraction averages clay content over independently chosen bed thicknesses.
A shale-gouge-style fraction averages clay content over independently chosen bed thicknesses.1
The adopted denominator and sampling interval determine how that fraction relates to a fault-zone interpretation. Use this tool to calculate fault seal capacity sgr from the supplied measurements and assumptions.
When to use Geology Fault Seal Capacity Sgr Calculator
Use this tool to calculate fault seal capacity sgr from the supplied measurements and assumptions. Establish the measurement units, sampled interval, calibration or model edition and geological assumptions before entering data.
How to use Geology Fault Seal Capacity Sgr Calculator and understand its results
- Establish the measurement units, sampled interval, calibration or model edition and geological assumptions before entering data.
- Enter juxtaposedBedThicknessesM, clayVolumeFractions, using the field meanings and rules below, then run the tool.
- Read shaleGougeRatioPercent. Interpret the fields using their units, signs and evidence conventions below.
- If input validation fails, correct the reported field and run again. Before applying the result, check reference scope, model assumptions and any missing evidence or placeholder values.
| Input field | Meaning | Value type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| juxtaposedBedThicknessesM | Juxtaposed bed thicknesses m | list of number | Required |
| clayVolumeFractions | Clay volume fractions | list of number | Required |
Enter nonempty aligned positive juxtaposed bed thicknesses and clay volume fractions from 0 to 1. Divide the thickness-weighted clay sum by total submitted thickness and multiply by 100. The denominator is the submitted bed-thickness total, not automatically fault throw; no seal-capacity threshold is supplied.
SGRpercent=100×Σ(thickness_i×clayFraction_i)/Σthickness_i Use the exact units, boundary rules, ordering and missing-evidence conventions above.
| Output field | Meaning | Value type |
|---|---|---|
| shaleGougeRatioPercent | Shale Gouge Ratio Percent; follow the units, sign, ordering and evidence convention stated above | number |
{
"input": {
"juxtaposedBedThicknessesM": [
1,
3
],
"clayVolumeFractions": [
0.2,
0.6
]
},
"output": {
"shaleGougeRatioPercent": 49.99999999999999
}
}Limitations and assumptions
The adopted denominator and sampling interval determine how that fraction relates to a fault-zone interpretation. Interpretation depends on the units, sampling scope and exact model described above.
All listed fields require explicit values. Unexpected fields, incorrect types, nonfinite numbers and sparse evidence arrays fail validation; the specific bounds and alignment requirements are stated above. Extremely large inputs or outputs can also be rejected. An input error is distinct from a successful result reporting false, no matches or missing evidence.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Use Geology Shale Smear Factor Ssf Calculator for this related task: A shale-smear factor relates fault throw to the thickness of a particular shale bed.
Use Geology Fault Gouge Thickness Calculator when its separate inputs and assumptions fit the question: A gouge thickness can be estimated from intervals along a fault-normal traverse already classified as gouge.
References
Similar or alternative tools
- Geology Shale Smear Factor Ssf Calculator
A shale-smear factor relates fault throw to the thickness of a particular shale bed.
- Geology Fault Gouge Thickness Calculator
A gouge thickness can be estimated from intervals along a fault-normal traverse already classified as gouge.