Geology 11

Handout 11: Rock Deformation

2nd sem. AY 12-13

The force applied on a body per unit area is the stress. The corresponding changes to that body are the strain. Stress based on magnitude: Uniform Differential Stress based on orientation Compressional Tensional Shear Type of deformation 1. Elastic reversible, non-permanent change in volume or shape Elastic limit - beyond which a solid suffers permanent deformation 2. Ductile Deformation o material does not break; o usually at high temperature and pressure o folds, thinning

Parts of a fold? Limb, Axial plane, Fold axis Types of a fold? Symmetrical, Assymetrical, Overturned/Recumbent Anticline vs. Syncline vs. Monocline 3. Brittle o material breaks o usually at low temperature and pressure o faults vs. joints Classification of faults:

1 Mendoza, J.A.