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[Yang, W., Rao, G., Tang, P., Zhu, C., Wang, R., 2025. Discrete-element numerical simulations of thrust-related folding: Insights into back-limb deformation. Journal of Structural Geology 197, 105442. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsg.2025.105442)] Title Discrete-element numerical simulations of thrust-related folding: Insights into back-limb deformation

Maomao Wang, Philip M. Barnes, Demian Saffer, Gregory F. Moore, Haoran Ma, Ming Wang, Jinbao Su (2025). Effects of incoming polygonal fault systems on subduction zone and slow slip behavior.

[Liu, J., Rao, G., Bai, S., Xiong, X., Zhang, J., Yang, W., Yin, C., Zhong, Y., Tang, P., Qiu, J., Gao, L., 2025. Structural analysis and numerical modeling of multi-stage tectonic deformation in the Ziliujing anticline, SW Sichuan Basin, China: Implications for deformation propagation in salt-bearing fold-and-thrust belts.

VBOX(ZDEM) script download： The code for our DEM experiments can be obtained from Open Science Framework https://osf.io/9hn74/. Ma, H., & Wang, M. (2025). Structural control of induced seismicity in the Weiyuan anticline, southwestern Sichuan foreland thrust belt, China.

In a thrust wedge or fold-thrust belt, it is generally believed that a single detachment layer controls the structural vergence of the thrust system directly above it. However, this prevailing

Zhu Y ,Li C ,Jiang X , et al.Differential salt-related structural deformation in the Eastern segment of the Qiulitage fold and thrust belt, Kuqa Foreland Basin: Evidences from seismic interpretation and numerical simulation analysis.

Wang shuaijie,Yan danping,Zhou zhicheng,et al.Tectonic Characteristics and Evolution of the Qiyueshan Fault in the Xuefengshan Foreland Fold-and-Thrust Belt: Insights from Discrete Element Numerical Simulations.Geoscience,2025,39(01):18-30.DOI:10.19657/j.geoscience.1000-8527.2024.126. Title Tectonic Characteristics and Evolution of the Qiyueshan Fault in the Xuefengshan Foreland Fold-and-Thrust Belt: Insights from Discrete Element Numerical Simulations

The classical Coulomb critical wedge theory is the fundamental theory for explaining the growth process of thrust wedges (Chapple, 1978; Dahlen, 1990; Davis and Engelder, 1985; Davis et al., 1983). This theory posits that the deformation of a thrust wedge develops sequentially from the hinterland to the foreland, meaning that distal deformation occurs latest.

Based on the latest three-dimensional seismic data and discrete element numerical simulation methods, this paper conducts detailed geological modeling of the area, simulates its formation and evolution process, and discusses

This paper simulates the formation and evolution of landward-dipping and seaward-dipping faults through discrete element numerical simulation to explore the controlling factors of fault geometric development characteristics, providing insights and