An Integrated Framework for Structural Geology: Ki nematics, Dynamics, and Rheology of Deformed Rocks

The book "An Integrated Framework for Structural Geology" provides a modern and practice-oriented approach to structural geology, integrating geometrical description, kinematic analysis, dynamic evolution, and rheological investigation of deformed rocks. It covers field, theoretical, and laboratory approaches, with three case studies and hundreds of illustrations. It is written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in geology and practicing geologists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 608 pages
Publication date: 21 July 2022
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Structural geology is a field that focuses on understanding the internal structure and deformation mechanisms of rocks. It plays a crucial role in various industries, such as mining, petroleum, and construction, as it helps to predict the stability and behavior of geological formations.

A modern and practice-oriented approach to structural geology is presented in the book "An Integrated Framework for Structural Geology: Kinematics, Dynamics, and Rheology of Deformed Rocks." This comprehensive text builds a framework for structural geology from geometrical description, kinematic analysis, dynamic evolution, and rheological investigation of deformed rocks.

The unique approach taken by the book is to integrate these principles of continuum mechanics with the description of rock microstructures and inferences about deformation mechanisms. Field, theoretical, and laboratory approaches to structural geology are all considered, including the application of rock mechanics experiments to nature.

Readers will also find valuable features in the book, such as three case studies that illustrate how the framework can be applied to deformation at different levels in the crust and in an applied structural geology context. Hundreds of detailed, two-color illustrations of exceptional clarity are provided, along with many microstructural and field photographs. The quantitative basis of structural geology is delivered through clear mathematics, making the text accessible to advanced undergraduate and graduate students in geology.

Furthermore, the book will also earn a place in the libraries of practicing geologists with an interest in a one-stop resource on structural geology. Structural geology is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field, and this book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the subject. It is an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals in the field.

Weight: 1206g
Dimension: 187 x 235 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781405106849