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1. Descriptive Analysis:
It’s the heart of structural geology. It focuses on the
exact details of geometry: 3D spatial and angular
relationships.
Angles between lines and planes - orientation of a
lines, and of the intesection between 2 planes -
changes in lengths of lines…
This leads to the use of orthographic and
stereographic projection - so called ‘sick fun’
Concept of Detailed Structural Analysis (DSA)
Descriptive Analysis:
Should ideally be done free of interpretation - w/out
preconceived notions of what (we think) should
be there.
On the other hand, our experience, and our
knowledge of tectonics and structural style will
often guide or investigation...
Concept of Detailed Structural Analysis (DSA)
Concept of Detailed Structural Analysis (DSA)
Structural Elements :
Every structure we encounter is composed of
structural elements, which must be identified and
described in order to carry out descriptive analyisis.
There are 2 types:
1. Physical Elements: these are real and tangible -
like fold limbs or fault surfaces - which have
measurable geometries and orientations.
2. Geometric Elements: are imaginary lines and
planes (that can also be measured) which help us
describe a structure’s geometry.
Concept of Detailed Structural Analysis (DSA)
Concept of Detailed Structural Analysis (DSA)
Concept of Detailed Structural Analysis (DSA)
Structural Elements :
By careful observation of specific features and by
their systematic plotting graphically, we can
identify sets of features that might have a
common orientation or appearance. A number
of sets of structures can define a system of
structures.
Concept of Detailed Structural Analysis (DSA)
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Detailed Structural Analysis