This manual covers the Structural Geology Algorithms, authored by Richard W. Allmendinger, Nestor Cardozo, and Donald M. Fisher. Published by Cambridge University Press, this work, released on December 31, 2011, offers a unified methodology for problem-solving in structural geology through linear algebra and computation. It is designed for advanced undergraduates, beginning graduate students, and professional structural geologists, providing a valuable reference and refresher for calculations.
The scope of this manual is to introduce and demonstrate the application of linear algebra and computational methods to fundamental topics in structural geology, including orientation problems, stress, strain, and error propagation. It assumes limited mathematical training and progresses from basic concepts to more complex applications, illustrating algorithms with online MATLAB functions. This resource aims to equip users with the tools to understand and solve their own structural problems in geoscience.
State-of-the-art analysis of geological structures has become increasingly quantitative but traditionally, graphical methods are used in teaching. This innovative lab book provides a unified methodology for problem-solving in structural geology using linear algebra and computation. Assuming only limited mathematical training, the book begins with classic orientation problems and progresses to more fundamental topics of stress, strain and error propagation. It introduces linear algebra methods as the foundation for understanding vectors and tensors, and demonstrates the application of geometry and kinematics in geoscience without requiring students to take a supplementary mathematics course. All algorithms are illustrated with a suite of online MATLAB functions, allowing users to modify the code to solve their own structural problems. Containing 20 worked examples and over 60 exercises, this is the ideal lab book for advanced undergraduates or beginning graduate students. It will also provide professional structural geologists with a valuable reference and refresher for calculations.
Author: Allmendinger, Richard W.
Author: Cardozo, Nestor
Author: Fisher, Donald M.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Structural Geology Algorithms
Pages: 00304 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2011-12-31
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781107012004
Category: Science : Earth Sciences - Geology
State-of-the-art analysis of geological structures has become increasingly quantitative but traditionally, graphical methods are used in teaching. This innovative lab book provides a unified methodology for problem-solving in structural geology using linear algebra and computation. Assuming only limited mathematical training, the book begins with classic orientation problems and progresses to more fundamental topics of stress, strain and error propagation. It introduces linear algebra methods as the foundation for understanding vectors and tensors, and demonstrates the application of geometry and kinematics in geoscience without requiring students to take a supplementary mathematics course. All algorithms are illustrated with a suite of online MATLAB functions, allowing users to modify the code to solve their own structural problems. Containing 20 worked examples and over 60 exercises, this is the ideal lab book for advanced undergraduates or beginning graduate students. It will also provide professional structural geologists with a valuable reference and refresher for calculations.
Author: Allmendinger, Richard W.
Author: Cardozo, Nestor
Author: Fisher, Donald M.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Structural Geology Algorithms
Pages: 00304 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2011-12-31
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781107012004
Category: Science : Earth Sciences - Geology
