Structural Geology
An Introduction to Geometrical Techniques
3rd Edition
Published on 18. January 1985
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-0-471-08043-5 (ISBN)
Description
A revised and expanded edition presenting a modern introduction to geometrical techniques used in structural geology--designed for a one-semester basic course. Incorporating the latest techniques developed since publication of the second edition, it includes a new chapter on thrust faults, an integrated discussion of the accuracy of field measurements, many worked-out problems, and a new appendix on spherical trigonometry.
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Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
illustrations, maps, charts, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 278 mm
Width: 194 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
930 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-08043-5 (9780471080435)
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01/1999
4th Edition
Wiley
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01/1973
2nd Edition
Wiley
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Content
Attitude of Structural Planes. Thickness and Depth. Planes and Topography. Lines and Intersecting Planes. Graphic Solutions with the Stereonet. Faults. Stress. Faults and Stresses. Concepts of Deformation. Strain in Rocks. Description and Classification of Folds. Parallel Folds. Similar Folds. Folds and Topography. Linear and Planar Structures in Tectonites. Structural Analysis. Drill Hole Data. Structural Contours. Maps and Cross-Sections. Block Diagrams. Appendixes. Index.