TY - BOOK ID - 34888111 TI - 3-D Structural Geology : A Practical Guide to Quantitative Surface and Subsurface Map Interpretation PY - 2006 SN - 9783540310549 3540310541 354031055X 3540654224 PB - Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, DB - UniCat KW - Geology, Structural KW - Maps KW - Data processing KW - Geological mapping. KW - Data processing. KW - Geology. KW - Geology, Structural. KW - Structural Geology. KW - Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences. KW - Geotectonics KW - Structural geology KW - Tectonics (Geology) KW - Physical geology KW - Geognosy KW - Geoscience KW - Earth sciences KW - Natural history KW - GG Structural geology KW - cartography KW - Geology KW - Photointerpretation KW - Structural geology. KW - Geotechnical engineering. KW - Engineering, Geotechnical KW - Geotechnics KW - Geotechnology KW - Engineering geology KW - Geological mapping KW - Geologic mapping KW - Cartography KW - Maps&delete& KW - Geology, Structural - Maps - Data processing UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:34888111 AB - Geological structures are three dimensional, yet are typically represented by, and - terpreted from, outcrop maps and structure contour maps, both of which are curved two-dimensional surfaces. Maps plus serial sections, called 2½-D, provide a closer approach to three dimensionality. Computer technology now makes it possible for geological interpretations to be developed from the beginning in a fully three dim- sional environment. Fully 3-D geological models allow significantly better interpre- tions and interpretations that are much easier to share with other geologists and with the general public. This book provides an overview of techniques for constructing structural interpretations in 2-D, 2½-D and 3-D environments; for interpolating - tween and extrapolating beyond the control points; and for validating the final int- pretation. The underlying philosophy is that structures are three-dimensional solid bodies and that data from throughout the structure, whether in 2-D or 3-D format, should be integrated into an internally consistent 3-D interpretation. It is assumed that most users of this book will do their work on a computer. C- sequently, the book provides quantitative structural methods and techniques that are designed for use with spreadsheets, mapping software, and three-dimensional c- puter-graphics programs. The book is also intended to provide the background for understanding what interpretive software, for example, a computer contouring p- gram, does automatically. Most techniques are presented in both a traditional format appropriate for paper, pencil, and a pocket calculator, and in quantitative format for use with spreadsheets and computer-graphics or computer-aided-design programs. ER -