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Advanced Structural Geology
Prof. R.W. Schlische. [Lec. 2 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Structural geology, two terms of calculus, linear algebra.] Advanced topics in structural geology including: extensional tectonics, fracture mechanics, fault-population systematics, and practical structural geology (seismic expression of structural styles, analogue modeling of geologic structures, and restoration of geologic structures).
Syllabus
Format: Lectures; discussion of reading assignments; some problem sets
Basis for grade: Class participation, presentations, and exercises, 40%; short term paper, 30%; final exam (24-hr, take-home, open-book), 30%
Week # |
Topics |
1 |
Introduction to course; tensor analysis of stress |
2 |
Tensor analysis of strain |
3 |
Practical strain measurement I |
4 |
Practical strain measurement II |
5 |
Overview of folds; Mechanics of folding I |
6 |
Mechanics of folding II |
7 |
Strain and small-scale structures in folds |
8 |
Foliations |
9 |
Fractures |
10 |
Faults |
11 |
Fault-related folding (Term papers due) |
12 |
Balanced cross sections |
13 |
Seismic expression of structural styles |
14 |
Modeling of geological structures |
15 |
Final examination |
Reference Texts
- Hancock, P.L., ed., 1994, Continental Deformation: Pergamon Press, New York.
- Price, N.J., and Cosgrove, N.J., 1990, Analysis of Geological Structures: Cambridge University Press, New York.
- Ramsay, J.G., and Huber, M.I., 1983, 1987, The Techniques of Modern Structural Geology; Volume 1: Strain Analysis; Volume 2: Folds and Fractures: Academic Press, New York.
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