000			01579 a2200193 4500
020			_a9781107189997
040			_cIIT Kanpur
041			_aeng
082			_a551.8 _bSch82g
100			_aSchultz, Richard A.
245			_aGeologic fracture mechanics _cRichard A. Schultz
260			_bCambridge University Press _c2019 _aCambridge
300			_axviii, 592p
520			_aThis lively introduction to geologic fracture mechanics provides a consistent treatment of all common geologic structural discontinuities. It explores the formation, growth and interpretation of fractures and deformation bands, from theoretical, field and lab-based perspectives, bridging the gap between a general textbook treatment and the more advanced research literature. It allows the reader to acquire basic tools to interpret discontinuity origins, geometries, patterns and implications using many of the leading and contemporary concepts known to specialists in the field. Problem sets are provided at the end of each chapter, and worked examples are included within each chapter to illustrate topics and enable self-study. With all common geologic structures including joints, hydrofractures, faults, stylolites and deformation bands being discussed from a fresh perspective, it will be a useful reference for advanced students, researchers and industry practitioners interested in structural geology, neotectonics, rock mechanics, planetary geology, and reservoir geomechanics.
650			_aRock deformation
650			_aRocks -- Fracture
650			_aGeology, Structural
942			_cBK
999			_c561120 _d561120