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| News: inizio lezioni Lunedi' 5 Marzo ore 11.00, aula informatica |
| Con gli studenti all'Elba, 23-27 Maggio 2011 |
| The overall goal of my teaching is to motivate students to
learn more by an interactive teaching approach where they are
encouraged to ask questions, propose their comments, and discuss
scientific topics with others. |
| The Structural Geology course is focused on the characterization
of geometry, kinematics and mechanics of the deformed geological
structures. During the course we spend considerable time developing
a sense of the importance of a careful geometrical characterization
of the deformed structures. We focus on questions such as where
are the structures located in the rocks? How are they oriented
in space and with respect to one another? What are their characteristics?
These observations are vital for structural geology because
they represent the starting point that guides the formulation
of kinematic and mechanical models. Students are forced to think
about the data needed to solve structural problems, and about
how to plot and interpret data, use equations to solve simple
mechanical models and to organize the results in a presentation
that can be useful for other people. This exercise helps students
to develop problem-solving skills, that solidify their understanding
of important equations and processes, as well as prepare them
to do well in the exams. |
| 1 Intro |
| 2 Strain |
| 3.1 Folds geometry |
| 3.2 Folds Kinematics |
| 3.3 Folds Mechanics |
| 4 Stress |
| 5 Critical Taper |
| 6 Rock Mechanics |
| 7 Fault rocks |
| 8 Shear zones |
| Exercises |
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