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Geologic Fracture Mechanics

Hardback

Main Details

Title Geologic Fracture Mechanics
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Richard A. Schultz
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:608
Dimensions(mm): Height 253,Width 193
Category/GenrePhysical geography and topography
Structural engineering
Mining technology and engineering
ISBN/Barcode 9781107189997
ClassificationsDewey:551.87
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises; 23 Tables, unspecified; 220 Halftones, unspecified; 74 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 8 August 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This 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.

Author Biography

Richard A. Schultz is the owner and principal consultant of Orion Geomechanics, Texas. He is a geologist specializing in the geomechanics of faulted overburden and reservoir systems, and in underground natural gas storage. He was previously Senior Research Scientist at the University of Texas, Austin, Principal Geomechanicist with ConocoPhillips, and Foundation Professor of Geological Engineering and Geomechanics (now Emeritus) with the University of Nevada, Reno. He is a member of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, a Fellow of the Geological Society of America, a licensed Professional Geologist in the State of Texas, and was an instructor of state oil and gas regulators with TopCorp.

Reviews

'This timely volume bridges textbook and research literature and should be consulted by any geologist or engineer who must deal with discontinuous geological media, whether in soils or rocks. Casual readers might think it relevant only to the contemporary issue of shale fracking, but anyone dealing with foundations, roads, and the like will find this book useful. While theoretical aspects are covered, the book mainly deals with field occurrences of fracture (providing photographic illustrations of particular types) and their interpretation ... Exercises and solutions accompany each chapter, in addition to 'learning maps' depicting the concepts covered and their relationships.' M. S. Field, Choice