Deformation Mechanisms Rheology And Tectonics

Author : David J. Prior,Ernest Henry Rutter,Daniel J. Tatham
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Geology, Structural
ISBN : 1862393389

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Deformation Mechanisms, Rheology and Tectonics by David J. Prior,Ernest Henry Rutter,Daniel J. Tatham Pdf

This collection of papers presents recent advances in the study of deformation mechanisms and rheology and their applications to tectonics. Many of the contributions exploit new petrofabric techniques, particularly electron backscatter diffraction, to help understand the evolution of rock microstructure and mechanical properties. Papers in the first section (lattice preferred orientations and anisotropy ) show a growing emphasis on the determination of elastic properties from petrofabrics, from which acoustic properties can be computed for comparison with in-situ seismic measurements. Such research will underpin geodynamic interpretation of large-scale active tectonics. Contributions in the second section (microstructures, mechanisms and rheology) study the relations between microstructural evolution during deformation and mechanical properties.

Author : Ernest Henry Rutter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Geology, Structural
ISBN : OCLC:21969944

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Deformation Mechanisms, Rheology and Tectonics by Ernest Henry Rutter Pdf

Author : D. Gapais,Dr. Jean-Pierre Brun,Peter R. Cobbold
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Science
ISBN : 1862391769

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Deformation Mechanisms, Rheology and Tectonics by D. Gapais,Dr. Jean-Pierre Brun,Peter R. Cobbold Pdf

This book consists of 18 papers on deformation mechanisms, rheology and tectonics. The main approaches include experimental rock deformation, microstructural analysis, field structural studies, analogue and numerical modelling. New results on various topics are presented, ranging from brittle to ductile deformation and grain-scale to lithospherescale mechanisms. The volume contains review papers on several major current topics, such as the rheology of the lithospheric mantle and the mechanisms of exhumation of high-pressure tectonic units, as well as research papers on kinematic and mechanical analysis of rock deformation and related new techniques. Several contributions emphasize the increasing ability and wish of researchers to strengthen the links between small-scale physical mechanisms and large-scale tectonics. The volume will be of interest to academic and industrial researchers in the fields of structural geology, interactions between metamorphism, fluids and deformation, and large-scale tectonic processes.

Author : Siese de Meer
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Science
ISBN : 1862391173

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Deformation Mechanisms, Rheology and Tectonics by Siese de Meer Pdf

The motion and deformation of rocks are processes of fundamental importance in shaping the Earth, from outer crustal layers to the deep mantle. Reconstructions of the evolution of the Earth therefore require detailed knowledge of the geometry of deformation structures and their relative timing, of the motions leading to deformation structures and of the mechanisms governing these motions. This volume contains a collection of 22 papers on field, experimental and theoretical studies that add to our knowledge of these processes.

Author : S. Llana-Fúnez,A. Marcos,F. Bastida
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781862396272

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Deformation Structures and Processes within the Continental Crust by S. Llana-Fúnez,A. Marcos,F. Bastida Pdf

This volume presents a selection of papers showing the current focus of studies of deformation structures and processes within the continental crust. The selected contributions use a large range of analytical techniques suited to the full range of structure sizes and fine-tuned to the physical process that controls the deformation, from the grain boundary at the micro-scale, the lithological contact at the meso-scale to the plate boundary at the global scale. The papers in the volume are grouped into three sections relating to specific lines of research within the analysis of rock deformation structures and processes, in particular in respect to the continental crust: structures within shear zones and faults; magmatic structures, and microstructures and rheology. These sections include papers describing field studies, experimental rock deformation and numerical modelling of deformation processes.

Author : Steven Wojtal,Tom Blenkinsop,Basil Tikoff
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119232919

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An Integrated Framework for Structural Geology by Steven Wojtal,Tom Blenkinsop,Basil Tikoff Pdf

AN INTEGRATED FRAMEWORK FOR STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY A modern and practice-oriented approach to structural geology An Integrated Framework for Structural Geology: Kinematics, Dynamics, and Rheology of Deformed Rocks builds a framework for structural geology from geometrical description, kinematic analysis, dynamic evolution, and rheological investigation of deformed rocks. The unique approach taken by the book is to integrate these principles of continuum mechanics with the description of rock microstructures and inferences about deformation mechanisms. Field, theoretical and laboratory approaches to structural geology are all considered, including the application of rock mechanics experiments to nature. Readers will also find: Three case studies that illustrate how the framework can be applied to deformation at different levels in the crust and in an applied structural geology context Hundreds of detailed, two-color illustrations of exceptional clarity, as well as many microstructural and field photographs The quantitative basis of structural geology delivered through clear mathematics Written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in geology, An Integrated Framework for Structural Geology will also earn a place in the libraries of practicing geologists with an interest in a one-stop resource on structural geology.

Author : Tom G. Blenkinsop
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2007-05-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780306475436

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Deformation Microstructures and Mechanisms in Minerals and Rocks by Tom G. Blenkinsop Pdf

This book is a systematic guide to the recognition and interpretation of deformation microstructures and mechanisms in minerals and rocks at the scale of a thin section. Diagnostic features of microstructures and mechanisms are emphasized, and the subject is extensively illustrated with high-quality color and black and white photomicrographs, and many clear diagrams. After introducing three main classes of deformation microstructures and mechanisms, low- to high-grade deformation is presented in a logical sequence in Chapters 2 to 5. Magmatic/submagmatic deformation, shear sense indicators, and shock microstructures and metamorphism are described in Chapters 6 to 8, which are innovative chapters in a structural geology textbook. The final chapter shows how deformation microstructures and mechanisms can be used quantitatively to understand the behavior of the earth. Recent experimental research on failure criteria, frictional sliding laws, and flow laws is summarized in tables, and palaeopiezometry is discussed. Audience: This book is essential to all practising structural and tectonic geologists who use thin sections, and is an invaluable research tool for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates, lecturers and researchers in structural geology and tectonics.

Author : Haakon Fossen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139488617

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Structural Geology by Haakon Fossen Pdf

Lavishly illustrated in color, this textbook takes an applied approach to introduce undergraduate students to the basic principles of structural geology. The book provides unique links to industry applications in the upper crust, including petroleum and groundwater geology, which highlight the importance of structural geology in exploration and exploitation of petroleum and water resources. Topics range from faults and fractures forming near the surface to shear zones and folds of the deep crust. Students are engaged through examples and parallels drawn from practical everyday situations, enabling them to connect theory with practice. Containing numerous end-of-chapter problems, e-learning modules, and with stunning field photos and illustrations, this book provides the ultimate learning experience for all students of structural geology.

Author : Shaocheng Ji,Bin Xia
Publisher : Presses inter Polytechnique
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Geodynamics
ISBN : 2553010338

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Rheology of Polyphase Earth Materials by Shaocheng Ji,Bin Xia Pdf

Author : Mark R. Handy,Greg Hirth,Niels Hovius
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780262083621

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Tectonic Faults by Mark R. Handy,Greg Hirth,Niels Hovius Pdf

Scientists examine tectonic faulting on all scales--from seismic fault slip to the formation of mountain ranges--and discuss its connection to a wide range of global phenomena, including long-term climate change and evolution. Tectonic faults are sites of localized motion, both at the Earth's surface and within its dynamic interior. Faulting is directly linked to a wide range of global phenomena, including long-term climate change and the evolution of hominids, the opening and closure of oceans, and the rise and fall of mountain ranges. In Tectonic Faults, scientists from a variety of disciplines explore the connections between faulting and the processes of the Earth's atmosphere, surface, and interior. They consider faults and faulting from many different vantage points--including those of surface analysts, geochemists, material scientists, and physicists--and in all scales, from seismic fault slip to moving tectonic plates. They address basic issues, including the imaging of faults from Earth's surface to the base of the lithosphere and deeper, the structure and rheology of fault rocks, and the role of fluids and melt on the physical properties of deforming rock. They suggest strategies for understanding the interaction of faulting with topography and climate, predicting fault behavior, and interpreting the impacts on the rock record and the human environment. Using an Earth Systems approach, Tectonic Faults provides a new understanding of feedback between faulting and Earth's atmospheric, surface, and interior processes, and recommends new approaches for advancing knowledge of tectonic faults as an integral part of our dynamic planet.

Author : Richard D. Law
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 886 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Geology, Structural
ISBN : 1862393001

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Continental Tectonics and Mountain Building by Richard D. Law Pdf

The Geological Survey's 1907 Memoir 'The Geological Structure of the North-West Highlands of Scotland' outlined many of the principles of field-based structural and tectonic analysis that have subsequently guided generations of geologists working in other mountain belts, both ancient and modern. These 32 papers celebrate the centenary of the 1907 Memoir by placing the original findings in both historical and modern contexts, and juxtaposing them against present-day studies of deformation processes operating not only in the NW Highlands, but also in other mountain belts.

Author : Cees W. Passchier,Rudolph A. J. Trouw
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2005-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540640037

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Microtectonics by Cees W. Passchier,Rudolph A. J. Trouw Pdf

High number of high-quality line drawings and photographs not only support the text but also give readers vaulable experience in interprating what they observe in the field. Newest developments in microtectonics have been included in all chapters so that al chapters have been revised and updated, e.g. new information on brittle microstructures

Author : A.J. Barker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317856429

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Introduction to Metamorphic Textures and Microstructures by A.J. Barker Pdf

A text which aims to help undergraduate students in geology to recognize and interpret metamorphic textures and microstructures in thin-section. For lecturers and postgraduates in geology and petrology, the book provides reference for the interpretation of metamorphic rocks.

Author : Geological Society of London
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1862391785

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High-strain Zones by Geological Society of London Pdf

This collection of research and review papers addresses the question of structural evolution during deformation to high strains and the physical properties of rocks that have been affected by high-strain zones. The discussions range from natural examples at outcrop to microscopic studies. They include experiments and numerical models based on the active processes in high-strain zones as well as studies on the physical properties of highly strained rocks in the field and laboratory. Specific questions addressed include magnetotelluric imaging of faults, magnetic fabrics, fabric development, seismic properties of highly strained rocks, change of rheology with strain, influence of melt on the localization of deformation, the relationship between deformation and metamorphism as well as new methods in the analysis of deformation. The book is aimed at an interdisciplinary group of readers interested in the effects of high strain in rocks.

Author : Giorgio Ranalli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1995-05-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 0412546701

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Rheology of the Earth by Giorgio Ranalli Pdf

Beginning with basic principles, this advanced text gives a complete treatment of deformation and flow of earth materials from both the continuum mechanics and the microphysical viewpoints. It covers the role and consequences of rheological processes in geophysics and geodynamics in a quantitative and authoritative manner. The second edition of this successful text: provides the only unified treatment of the rheology of the Earth at this level, making it useful to students and researchers alike; includes discussions of seismology, mantle convection and plate tectonics; is completely up to date, providing a much needed account of thermal and mechanical processes in geodynamics.