STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY, 3RD EDN

Author: Marland P. Billings

Brand: Pearson India Education Services Pvt. Ltd.

Edition: Third

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 624

Release Date: 26-07-2016

model number: 9789332577565

Part Number: 9789332577565

Details: The primary objective of this book is to present the basic concepts of structural geology to undergraduate students. A comprehensive coverage of important topics, such as folding, joints, faults, diaperism, unconformities, impact structures, igneous rocks and geophysical methods essential for both the geologist and geophysicist is incorporated.

Features:
Emphasis is laid on mathematical methods especially while dealing with mechanical principles, mechanics of folding, jointing, plastic deformations and geophysical methods.
Laboratory exercises encourage students to analyze geological problems in a wider perspective.
References at the end of each chapter render the book useful to advanced reader also.

Contents:
Structural Geology
Mechanical Principles
Description of Folds
Field Study of Folds
Office Techniques Used in Studying Folds
Mechanics and Causes of Folding
Joints
Description and Classification of Faults
Criteria for Faulting
Reserve Faults, Thrust Faults and Over thrusts
Normal Faults
Strike-Slip Faults
Dating of Structural Events
Diapirs and Related Structural Features
Extrusive Igneous Rocks
Intrusive Igneous Rocks
Emplacement of Large Plutons
Cleavage and Schistosity
Secondary Lineation
Plastic Deformation
Impact Structures
Geophysical Methods in Structural Geology: Gravitational and Magnetic
Geophysical Methods in Structural Geology: Seismic and Thermal
Laboratory Exercises
Equal-Area Net
Index

EAN: 9789332577565

Package Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.0 inches

Languages: English