Learning objectives
The course prepares the Student to understand and interpret the three dimensional geometries of geological bodies and deformation structures represented on geological maps. Exercises will train Students to represent these geological bodies and structures in two dimensions (cross-section) and to define their geometries before deformations (balanced cross-section). Computer skills will also improve.
Prerequisites
<p>Knowledges of stratigraphy and structural geology.</p>
Course unit content
Introduction to balanced cross-section.<br />
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Length and area balancing. <br />
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Calculation of the depth to detachment and amount of shortening/extension. <br />
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Steps in balancing cross-section. <br />
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Examples of balanced cross-section. <br />
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Limitations in cross-section balancing
Full programme
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Bibliography
<p>GROSHONG R. H. jr (2006) - 3-D structural geology. A practical guide to surface and subsurface map interpretation. 2nd edition Springer.</p>
<p>MARSHAK S. e MITRA G. (1988) – Basic methods of structural geology. Prentice-Hall.</p>
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WOODWARD N.B., BOYER S.E. and SUPPE J. (1989) – Balanced geological cross section: an essential technique in geological research and exploration. American geological Union. (Short Courses in Geology, 6). </p>
<p>Software</p>
<p>MIDLAND VALLEY (2005) – 2D Move Vers. 5. <br />
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Teaching methods
<p>Exercises for cross-section construction and cross-section balancing with softwares tools.</p>
<p>Practical test.</p>
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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