Fundamentals of Structural Geology (Hardcover)

Fundamentals of Structural Geology provides a new framework for the investigation of geological structures by integrating field mapping and mechanical analysis. Assuming a basic knowledge of physical geology, introductory calculus and physics, it emphasizes the observational data, modern mapping technology, principles of continuum mechanics, and the mathematical and computational skills, necessary to quantitatively map, describe, model, and explain deformation in Earth's lithosphere. By starting from the fundamental conservation laws of mass and momentum, the constitutive laws of material behavior, and the kinematic relationships for strain and rate of deformation, the authors demonstrate the relevance of solid and fluid mechanics to structural geology. This book offers a modern quantitative approach to structural geology for advanced students and researchers in structural geology and tectonics. It is supported by a website hosting images from the book, additional colour images, student exercises and MATLAB scripts. Solutions to the exercises are available to instructors.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2005
First published:	2005
Authors:	David D. Pollard • Raymond C. Fletcher
Dimensions:	251 x 192 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	500
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-83927-3
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > General Promotions
LSN:	0-521-83927-0
Barcode:	9780521839273

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