History-dependent synchronization in the Burridge-Knopoff model

J. Szkutnik, B. Kawecka-Magiera, K. Kulakowski

A three-blocks Burridge-Knopoff model is investigated. The dimensionless velocity-dependent friction force $F(v)\propto (1+av{)}^{-1}$ is linearized around $a=0$. In this way, the mo…