Structural Geology

Author : Soumyajit Mukherjee
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128168417

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Atlas of Structural Geology by Soumyajit Mukherjee Pdf

This second edition of Atlas of Structural Geology features a broad and inclusive range of high-quality mesoscale and microscale full-color photographs, descriptions, and captions related to the deformation of rocks and geologic structures. It is a multicontributed, comprehensive reference that includes submissions from many of the world’s leading structural geologists, making it one of the most thorough and comprehensive references available to the geoscience community. All types of structures are featured, including those related to ductile and brittle shear zones, sigma and delta structures, mineral fish, duplexes and trapezoids, shear-related folds, and flanking structures in the mesoscale and microscale. This second edition features new and expanded coverage, including seismic-image interpretation, landslide deformations, flowing glacial structures, and more than 150 new full-color images to illustrate the geologic features. A stunning collection of the world’s most beautiful and arresting geologic structures, this book is the ideal resource to illustrate key concepts in geology. Presents more than 400 top-quality, full-color photographs contributed by the world’s most respected structural geologists Features a broad range of morphological variations of geologic structures, making it the most up-to-date and inclusive reference of its kind Aids researchers in developing mathematical and analogue models on the peculiarity and uniqueness of the world’s most iconic structures

Author : Haakon Fossen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 54,7 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 : Richard H. Groshong
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006-07-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540310556

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3-D Structural Geology by Richard H. Groshong Pdf

The book includes new material, in particular examples of 3-D models and techniques for using kinematic models to predict fault and ramp-anticline geometry. The book is geared toward the professional user concerned about the accuracy of an interpretation and the speed with which it can be obtained from incomplete data. Numerous analytical solutions are given that can be easily implemented with a pocket calculator or a spreadsheet.

Author : David D. Pollard,Stephen J. Martel,Stephen Joseph Martel
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107035065

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Quantitative Structural Geology by David D. Pollard,Stephen J. Martel,Stephen Joseph Martel Pdf

A pioneering single-semester undergraduate textbook that balances descriptive and quantitative analysis of geological structures.

Author : Donal M. Ragan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 11 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139481243

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Structural Geology by Donal M. Ragan Pdf

This combination of text and lab book presents an entirely different approach to structural geology. Designed for undergraduate laboratory classes, it provides a step-by-step guide for solving geometric problems arising from structural field observations. The book discusses both traditional methods and cutting-edge approaches, with emphasis given to graphical methods and visualization techniques that support students in tackling challenging two- and three-dimensional problems. Numerous exercises encourage practice in using the techniques, and demonstrate how field observations can be converted into useful information about geological structures and the processes responsible for creating them. This updated fourth edition incorporates new material on stress, deformation, strain and flow, and the underlying mathematics of the subject. With stereonet plots and solutions to the exercises available online at www.cambridge.org/ragan, this book is a key resource for undergraduates, advanced students and researchers wanting to improve their practical skills in structural geology.

Author : Bruce E. Hobbs,Alison Ord
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780124079335

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Structural Geology by Bruce E. Hobbs,Alison Ord Pdf

Structural Geology is a groundbreaking reference that introduces you to the concepts of nonlinear solid mechanics and non-equilibrium thermodynamics in metamorphic geology, offering a fresh perspective on rock structure and its potential for new interpretations of geological evolution. This book stands alone in unifying deformation and metamorphism and the development of the mineralogical fabrics and the structures that we see in the field. This reflects the thermodynamics of systems not at equilibrium within the framework of modern nonlinear solid mechanics. The thermodynamic approach enables the various mechanical, thermal, hydrological and chemical processes to be rigorously coupled through the second law of thermodynamics, invariably leading to nonlinear behavior. The book also differs from others in emphasizing the implications of this nonlinear behavior with respect to the development of the diverse, complex, even fractal, range of structures in deformed metamorphic rocks. Building on the fundamentals of structural geology by discussing the nonlinear processes that operate during the deformation and metamorphism of rocks in the Earth's crust, the book's concepts help geoscientists and graduate-level students understand how these processes control or influence the structures and metamorphic fabrics—providing applications in hydrocarbon exploration, ore mineral exploration, and architectural engineering. Authored by two of the world's foremost experts in structural geology, representing more than 70 years of experience in research and instruction Nearly 300 figures, illustrations, working examples, and photographs reinforce key concepts and underscore major advances in structural geology

Author : David D. Pollard,Raymond C. Fletcher
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2005-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521839270

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Fundamentals of Structural Geology by David D. Pollard,Raymond C. Fletcher Pdf

A modern quantitative approach to structural geology and tectonics for advanced students and researchers.

Author : Soumyajit Mukherjee
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 723 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030601430

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Structural Geology and Tectonics Field Guidebook — Volume 1 by Soumyajit Mukherjee Pdf

This book helps a novice to explore the terrain independently. Geoscience fieldwork with a focus on structural geology and tectonics has become more important in the last few years from both academic and industrial perspectives. This book also works as a resource material for batches of students or geological survey professional undergoing training as parts of their course curriculum. Industry persons, on the other hand, can get a first-hand idea about what to expect in the field, in case no academic person is available with the team. This book focused on structural geology and tectonics compiles for the very first time terrains from several regions of the globe.

Author : Robert J. Twiss,Eldridge M. Moores
Publisher : W. H. Freeman
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2006-12-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 0716749513

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Structural Geology by Robert J. Twiss,Eldridge M. Moores Pdf

When first published, Structural Geology broke new ground by offering a comprehensive, richly illustrated survey of the evolution of the earth’s outer layers, presented within the unifying context of structural and plate tectonics. Now this highly regarded text returns, in thoroughly updated new edition designed to show students how geologists interpret deformations in the earth’s crust as clues to the processes that are continually recasting the planet. Structural Geology Art Download Instructors can download a zip file (47 mb) with the art from Structural Geology, Second Edition in jpeg format here.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9352864344

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Basic Methods of Structural Geology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Haakon Fossen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781316472958

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Structural Geology by Haakon Fossen Pdf

This market-leading textbook has been fully updated in response to extensive user feedback. It includes a new chapter on joints and veins, additional examples from around the world, stunning new field photos, and extended online resources with new animations and exercises. The book's practical emphasis, hugely popular in the first edition, features applications in the upper crust, including petroleum and groundwater geology, highlighting the importance of structural geology in exploration and exploitation of petroleum and water resources. Carefully designed full-colour illustrations work closely with the text to support student learning, and are supplemented with high-quality photos from around the world. Examples and parallels drawn from practical everyday situations engage students, and end-of chapter review questions help them to check their understanding. Updated e-learning modules are available online (www.cambridge.org/fossen2e) and further reinforce key topics using summaries, innovative animations to bring concepts to life, and additional examples and figures.

Author : Mervyn S. Paterson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400755451

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Materials Science for Structural Geology by Mervyn S. Paterson Pdf

This book sets out the basic materials science needed for understanding the plastic deformation of rocks and minerals. Although at atmospheric pressure or at relatively low environmental pressures, these materials tend to be brittle, that is, to fracture with little prior plastic deformation when non-hydrostatically stressed, they can undergo substantial permanent strain when stressed under environmental conditions of high confining pressure and high temperature, such as occur geologically in the Earth’s crust and upper mantle. Thus the plastic deformation of rocks and minerals is of fundamental interest in structural geology and geodynamics. In mountain-building processes and during convective stirring in the Earth’s mantle, rocks can undergo very large amounts of plastic flow, accompanied by substantial changes in microstructure. These changes in microstructure remain in the rocks as evidence of the past deformation history. There are a number of types of physical processes whereby rock and minerals can undergo deformation under geological conditions. The physics of these processes is set out in this book.

Author : S.K. Ghosh
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080983998

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Structural Geology: Fundamentals and Modern Developments by S.K. Ghosh Pdf

Presents a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the fundamental aspects of structural geology, emphasising both classical concepts and modern developments. A detailed account of the techniques of geometrical analysis is provided, giving a sound background to principles of geological deformation and in-depth analysis of mechanisms of formation of geological structures. Many new features are included such as detailed discussions on rotation of rigid inclusions and passive markers, boudinage (including chocolate tablet boudins, foliation boudins and shear fracture boudins), structural implications of basement-cover relations and time-relation between crystallation and deformation. The book presents the methods of structural analysis from microscopic to map scale, describes modern techniques used in field and laboratory and offers a balanced picture of modern structural geology as it emerges from combined field, experimental and theoretical studies. Hardback edition (0 080 41879 1) also available £50.00

Author : Gianluca Groppelli,Lothar Viereck-Goette
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Science
ISBN : 0813724643

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Stratigraphy and Geology of Volcanic Areas by Gianluca Groppelli,Lothar Viereck-Goette Pdf

Accompanying CD-ROM, entitled Supplementary materials to Stratigraphy and geology of volcanic areas, includes three geologic maps in Adobe Acrobat PDF files.

Author : F.L. Richards,N.J. Richardson,S.J. Rippington,R.W. Wilson,C.E. Bond
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781862397309

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Industrial Structural Geology by F.L. Richards,N.J. Richardson,S.J. Rippington,R.W. Wilson,C.E. Bond Pdf

The practical application of structural geology in industry is varied and diverse; it is relevant at all scales, from plate-wide screening of new exploration areas down to fluid-flow behaviour along individual fractures. From an industry perspective, good structural practice is essential since it feeds into the quantification and recovery of reserves and ultimately underpins commercial investment choices. Many of the fundamental structural principles and techniques used by industry can be traced back to the academic community, and this volume aims to provide insights into how structural theory translates into industry practice. Papers in this publication describe case studies and workflows that demonstrate applied structural geology, covering a spread of topics including trap definition, fault seal, fold-and-thrust belts, fractured reservoirs, fluid flow and geomechanics. Against a background of evolving ideas, new data types and advancing computational tools, the volume highlights the need for structural geologists to constantly re-evaluate the role they play in solving industrial challenges.