Introduction to structural geology
What is structural geology
The structural geology studies the deformation process of rocks, strata, and masses under geological stress condition.
How to study structural geology
The first part should understand the concept of structural geology and fundamental elements involved in structural analysis.
Introduction of structural geology
Fundamental elements in geo-bodies
Then we can move to the stress and stress aspect of rocks
Basis of strain analysis
Rock mechanical properties
After that, the behaviors of micro-deformation could be described:
Foliation structures
Lineation structures
Geometry analysis of folds
Contributing factors of folds deformation
Joint structures
Then we could move to marcro-deformation:
Faulting effect
Normal faulting
Reverse faulting
Strike faulting
Ductile shear zone
Above is the logistics for structural geology.