Basic Methods Of Structural Geology

by Marshak, Stephen; Mitra, Gautum; Wilkerson, Scott

• ISBN13: 9780131439825
• ISBN10: 0131439820
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2025-01-04
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Intended as a learning reference and an exercise manual. Part I covers basic geometric techniques and the use of equal- angle and equal-area nets. Part II addresses specialized topics written by specialists in the field. Exercises and step-by-step procedures are included.

Table of Contents

Introductory Material: Orientation and Location

Interpretation and Construction of Contour Maps

Geometric Methods IAttitude Calculations

Geometric Methods IIDimension Calculations

Interpretation of Simple Outcrop Patterns

Stereographic Methods IConcepts and Plotting

Stereographic Methods IIPoles and Rotations

Calculation of Layer Attitude in Drill Holes

Equal-Area Projections and Structural Analysis

Special Topics: Aspects of Geological Map Interpretation

Analysis of Joint, Fault and Lineament Geometry

Description of Structures in Outcrop, Hand Sample, and Thin Section

Construction of Interpretive Cross Sections and Block Diagrams

Cross-section Balancing

Interpretation of Poly-Deformed Terrains

Analysis of Two-dimensional Finite Strain

Rock-deformation Experiments and Mohr Diagrams

Elements of Cartography

Basic Trigonometry

Suggestions for Mapping Geologic Structures and Structural Associations

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