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"The aim of this book is to discuss the processes that operate during the deformation and metamorphism of rocks in the crust and upper lithosphere of the Earth with the goal of understanding how these processes control or influence the structures that weobserve in the field. The intent is to consider these processes within a framework set both by the individual mechanisms of deformation and the fundamental mechanics that describe and relate these mechanisms. Such mechanisms do not necessarily operate independently of each other but may be strongly coupled so that each process has strong feedback influences on the others leading to structures and mineral assemblages that do not develop in the uncoupled environment. The general system we consider in this book is a deforming, chemically reactive system in which fluid and thermal transport play significant roles"--
List of contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
Part I: THE MECHANICS OF DEFORMING SOLIDS: OVERVIEW OF SECTION A
2. Geometry: The Concept of Deformation
3. Kinematics e Deformation Histories
4. The Balance Laws: Forces Involved in Deformation
5. Energy Flow e Thermodynamics
6. Constitutive Relations
7. Nonlinear Dynamics
Part II PROCESSES INVOLVED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF GEOLOGICAL STRUCTURES: OVERVIEW OF SECTION B
8. Brittle Flow
9. Visco-Plastic Flow
10. Damage Evolution
11. Transport of Heat
12. Fluid Flow
13. Microstructural Rearrangements
14. Mineral Reactions: Equilibrium and Non-equilibrium Aspects
15. Models for Mineral Phase Nucleation and Growth
Epilogue
Appendix A: Commonly Used Symbols
Appendix B: Vectors, Tensors and Matrices
Appendix C: Some Useful Mathematical Concepts and Relations
References
Index
Report
"...develop the relevant mathematics to describe the forces acting on the rocks and apply them to deformation, fluid flow, thermal transport and mineral reactions." --ATSE Focus
"A long overdue treatment of the subject, this book is highly recommended and anticipated to become established as a standard reference work." --The Geological Society
