{"product_id":"structural-geology-the-mechanics-of-deforming-metamorphic-rocks-hardback-9780124078208","title":"Structural Geology; The Mechanics of Deforming Metamorphic Rocks (Hardback) 9780124078208","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eStructural Geology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Mechanics of Deforming Metamorphic Rocks\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eA groundbreaking reference that introduces the concepts of nonlinear solid mechanics and non-equilibrium thermodynamics in metamorphic geology, providing a fresh perspective on rock structure and its potential for new interpretations of geological evolution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBruce E. Hobbs (Author), Alison Ord (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780124078208\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 25 November 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e680 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 19 x 3.6 cm, 1.56 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...develop the relevant mathematics to describe the forces acting on the rocks and apply them to deformation, fluid flow, thermal transport and mineral reactions…\" --\u003cb\u003eATSE Focus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A long overdue treatment of the subject, this book is highly recommended and anticipated to become established as a standard reference work.\" --\u003cb\u003eThe Geological Society\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eApprox.670 pages\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart I: THE MECHANICS OF DEFORMING SOLIDS: OVERVIEW OF SECTION A\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Geometry: The Concept of Deformation \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Kinematics e Deformation Histories \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. The Balance Laws: Forces Involved in Deformation \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Energy Flow e Thermodynamics \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Constitutive Relations \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Nonlinear Dynamics \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart II PROCESSES INVOLVED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF GEOLOGICAL STRUCTURES: OVERVIEW OF SECTION B\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Brittle Flow \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Visco-Plastic Flow \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Damage Evolution \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Transport of Heat \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Fluid Flow \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Microstructural Rearrangements \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Mineral Reactions: Equilibrium and Non-equilibrium Aspects \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Models for Mineral Phase Nucleation and Growth \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Commonly Used Symbols \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Vectors, Tensors and Matrices \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Some Useful Mathematical Concepts and Relations \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Geology \u0026amp; the lithosphere [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Geology \u0026amp; the lithosphere\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Geology%20\u0026amp;%20the%20lithosphere%20%5BRBG%5D%22\"\u003eRBG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Freshly Printed Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46649394463000,"sku":"9780124078208","price":84.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780124078208.jpg?v=1694100739","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/structural-geology-the-mechanics-of-deforming-metamorphic-rocks-hardback-9780124078208","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}